On the Ropes
“The real fight is outside the ring.”
Synopsis
The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- On the Ropes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen
Theodore Shapiro
Brett Morgen
Nancy Baker, Nanette Burstein
Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein
Department Leadership Roster
Nanette Burstein
Director
Brett Morgen
Director
Nancy Baker
Editor
Nanette Burstein
Editor
Brett Morgen
Producer
Nanette Burstein
Producer
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Brett Morgen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Ropes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Ropes about?
The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.
Who directed On the Ropes?
On the Ropes was directed by Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen.
Who stars in On the Ropes?
The principal cast of On the Ropes includes Sam Doumit.
When was On the Ropes released and how long is it?
On the Ropes was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Ropes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Ropes was composed by Theodore Shapiro.