Directed by David O. Russell, The Fighter stars Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo. The film has already won several awards, and recently gained three BAFTA nominations.
A drama about boxer “Irish” Micky Ward’s unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO’d by drugs and crime.
The Fighter will be released in the UK on February 2.