Bleed for This

Bleed for This

This is what the greatest comeback in sports history looks like

2016•1h 56m•6.8/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.8/10(834)

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.

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Production

Sikelia Productions, Younger Than You, Verdi Productions, Bruce Cohen Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Miles Teller

Miles Teller

Vinny Pazienza

Aaron Eckhart

Aaron Eckhart

Kevin Rooney

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Louise Pazienza

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Angelo Pazienza

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Lou Duva

Christine Evangelista

Christine Evangelista

Ashley

Amanda Clayton

Amanda Clayton

Doreen Pazienza

Daniel Sauli

Daniel Sauli

Jon

Tina Casciani

Tina Casciani

Heather

Gary Galone

Gary Galone

Caesar's Pit Boss

Allie Marshall

Allie Marshall

Sport Reporter / Fight Attendee

Liz Carey

Liz Carey

Charity

Julie Ann Dawson

Ring Girl

Gia Skova

Gia Skova

Duran Ring Girl

Jordan Gelber

Jordan Gelber

Dan Duva

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Himself (uncredited)

Stephanie McIntyre

VIP Supporter

Portland Helmich

Reporter at Weigh-In

Tanja Melendez Lynch

Woman at Twin River

Susan Garfield

Susan Garfield

Casino Gambler

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