"This is what the greatest comeback in sports history looks like"

2016

1h 56m

6.8(800 votes)

Drama

Overview

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.

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Cast & Crew

39 members

Acting

Miles Teller

Vinny Pazienza

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Aaron Eckhart

Kevin Rooney

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Katey Sagal

Louise Pazienza

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Ciarán Hinds

Angelo Pazienza

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Ted Levine

Lou Duva

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Christine Evangelista

Ashley

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Amanda Clayton

Doreen Pazienza

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Daniel Sauli

Jon

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Tina Casciani

Heather

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Gary Galone

Caesar's Pit Boss

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Allie Marshall

Sport Reporter / Fight Attendee

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Liz Carey

Charity

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Julie Ann Dawson

Ring Girl

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Gia Skova

Duran Ring Girl

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Jordan Gelber

Dan Duva

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Jay Leno

Himself (uncredited)

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Stephanie McIntyre

VIP Supporter

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Portland Helmich

Reporter at Weigh-In

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Tanja Melendez Lynch

Woman at Twin River

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Susan Garfield

Casino Gambler

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Sully Erna

Caesar's Blackjack Dealer

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Gene Amoroso

Anthony

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Kimberly Howe

Doreen's Friend

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Dante Palminteri

NBC Late Night Page

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Mark Burzenski

Event Security

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Ashley Tramonte

Ringside VIP

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Keith Jeffrey

Manny

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Tom DeNucci

Tommy

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Dicky Eklund Jr.

Burchfield's Waiter

Production

David Gere

Scott Pryor (uncredited)

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Arthur Hiou

Head Judge

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Gary Tanguay

Reporter in Caesar's Tunnel

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Noelle Trudeau

Foxy Lady Stripper

Production

Chad A. Verdi

Chad (uncredited)

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Mario Carneiro

Event Goer (uncredited)

Production

Mathew Morin

Color Commentator (uncredited)

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Jeff Kamps

Ringside Gambler

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Colleen Kelly

Sports Reporter (uncredited)

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Kent R. Williams

Contruction Worker (uncredited)

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