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The Opponent (2001)

She couldn't run from her past. So she fought for her future.

Genre : Drama, Action

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : Eugene Jarecki

Synopsis

Patty Sullivan (Erica Eleniak) is a battered woman who decides to take charge of her life by taking boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. Patty soon learns she has some talent for boxing and sets her sights on competing in a professional fight. More is on the line than just the woman's title.

Actors

Erika Eleniak
Erika Eleniak
Patty Sullivan
James Colby
James Colby
Coach
Aunjanue Ellis
Aunjanue Ellis
Clark Middleton
Clark Middleton
Max Weller

Crews

Eugene Jarecki
Eugene Jarecki
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Eugene Jarecki
Writer
Kaluska Poventud
Kaluska Poventud
Producer
Paige Simpson
Paige Simpson
Producer
Eugene Jarecki
Eugene Jarecki
Producer

Trailers and other movies

Coach Nelson In The Movie  ( THE OPPONENT 2000)

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