Paramount Home Entertainment is set for release “The Fighter” on both DVD and Blu-ray on March 15, 2011. The film is directed by David O. Russell and stars Christian Bale as Dickie Eklund, Mark Wahlberg as 'Irish' Mickey Ward and Amy Adams as Charlene.
The Fighter plot summery: From acclaimed director David O. Russell comes The Fighter, the powerful true story of professional boxers Dickie (Bale) and Micky (Wahlberg). Although they are half brothers, their careers take very different courses. Older brother Dickie does not suffer from a shortage of talent or confidence, but his lack of judgment and humility lead him down a path of self-destruction. After blowing his shot against one of the greatest fighters of his generation, Dickie descends down a dangerous road of drug addiction that robs him of his career, alienates his brother, and eventually lands him in jail.
Meanwhile, discouraged from yet another defeat, younger brother Micky, whose talent never seems to match the size of his heart, vanishes into early retirement. But his itch to fight never goes away, and when a rehabilitated Dickie is released from prison and takes over as Micky’s trainer, Micky transforms himself from an underdog into a world champion prized pugilist.
DVD / Blu-ray release will contain the following bonus materials and extra features:- Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
- The Warriors Code: Filming The Fighter
- Keeping the Faith featurette
- Audio Commentary with Academy Award-nominated Director David O. Russell
- Theatrical Trailer
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