BLEED FOR THIS

By Ben YOUNGER

PANORAMA ENTERTAINMENT CO LTD - as DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video

Drama - Completed 2016

Inspirational true story of world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza, who made one of sport’s most incredible comebacks after being nearly paralyzed in a car crash.

    • Year of production
    • 2016
    • Genres
    • Drama, Biography
    • Countries
    • USA
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Director(s)
    • Ben YOUNGER
    • Writer(s)
    • Ben YOUNGER
    • Producer(s)
    • Bruce COHEN, Emma TILLINGER KOSKOFF, Ben YOUNGER, Chad VERDI
    • Synopsis
    • Based on the incredible true story of one of boxing’s most charismatic and exciting figures, BLEED FOR THIS centers around Vinny Pazienza (Teller), who quickly shot to stardom when he dominated undefeated champion Gilbert Dele. A near-fatal automobile accident left him with the news that he would never walk again. After months of recovery and against doctors’ orders, Vinny returned to the gym under infamous trainer, Kevin Rooney (Eckhart), and made a triumphant return to the ring just over a year later.