The Opponent
2000 · 1h 30m · Action, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
She couldn't run from her past. So she fought for her future.
Patty Sullivan 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.
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Eugene Jarecki5.9Smart score
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domestic abuseindependencephysical abusewomen boxer
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