The Opponent (2000 film)
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| Directed by | Eugene Jarecki |
| Produced by | Eugene Jarecki Paige Simpson |
| Written by | Eugene Jarecki |
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Erika Eleniak James Colby Aunjanue Ellis John Doman Harry O'Reilly |
| Music by | Vytas Nagisetty |
| Cinematography | Joe Di Gennaro |
| Edited by | Simon Barker |
| Distributed by | Trimark Video |
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90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Opponent is a sports drama film released in 2000. The film stars Erika Eleniak and James Colby.
When Patty Sullivan (Eleniak) gets tired of the abuse of her boyfriend, she decides to take boxing lessons to protect herself. During her practices, she gains the attention of fellow boxer, June (Aunjanue Ellis) and promoter, Fred (John Doman). They introduce her to Tommy (Colby), a trainer that runs a local gym. Tommy takes Patty through a rigorous training program to prepare her for her first professional match.
The film was shot in several New York locations like Port Chester, Troy, and Waterford.
The film premiered at the AFI Film Festival on October 20, 2000. This was followed the same year by a premier on New York City.
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