In simple terms, “Cinderella Man” is a movie directed by Ron Howard that was released in 2005. It tells the real-life story of a boxer named James J. Braddock, played by Russell Crowe, who went from being ignored to becoming world champion. This section is dedicated to discussing not just the movie’s story, but also where and how the movie was filmed, and interesting details about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Cinderella Man” was filmed in various locations in Ontario, Canada, from April 19, 2004, to August 24, 2004. These locations include Maple Leaf Gardens, the Distillery District, Richmond Street’s Hudson’s Bay Department Store, Toronto Film Studios, and the city of Hamilton.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Russell Crowe | Jim Braddock |
| Renée Zellweger | Mae Braddock |
| Paul Giamatti | Joe Gould |
| Craig Bierko | Max Baer |
| Paddy Considine | Mike Wilson |
| Bruce McGill | Jimmy Johnston |
| David Huband | Ford Bond |
| Connor Price | Jay Braddock |
| Ariel Waller | Rosemarie Braddock |
| Patrick Louis | Howard Braddock |
| Rosemarie DeWitt | Sara |
| Linda Kash | Lucille Gould |
| Nicholas Campbell | Sporty Lewis |
| Gene Pyrz | Jake |
| Chuck Shamata | Father Rorick |
| Ron Canada | Joe Jeanette |
| Alicia Johnston | Alice |
| Troy Amos-Ross | John Henry Lewis |
| Mark Simmons | Art Lasky |
| Art Binkowski | Corn Griffin |
| David Litzinger | Abe Feldman |
| Matthew G. Taylor | Primo Carnera |
| Rance Howard | Announcer Al Fazin |
| James Ritz | Official – Griffin / Baer Fight |
| Fulvio Cecere | Referee McAvoy |
| Clint Howard | Referee |
| Gerry Ellison | Referee |
| Bill Mackie | Referee |
| Ray Marsh | Referee |
| Fernand Chretien | Referee |
| Dave Dunbar | Referee |
| Ken James | Ancil Hoffman |
| Rufus Crawford | Lewis Coach |
| Angelo Dundee | Angelo the Cornerman |
| Lou Eisen | Braddock Cornerman |
| Wayne Gordon | Braddock Cornerman |
| Wayne Flemming | Baer Cornerman |
| Nick Alachiotis | Baer Cornerman / Undercard Boxer – Feldman |
| Christopher D. Amos | Lewis Cornerman |
| Nick Carusi | Lewis Cornerman |
| Keith Murphy | Lasky Cornerman |
| Everton McEwan | Lasky Cornerman |
| David Georgieff | Griffin Cornerman |
| Wayne Bourque | Griffin Cornerman |
| Paul Ryan | Griffin Cornerman |
| Sean Gilroy | Feldman Cornerman |
| Michael McNamara | Feldman Cornerman |
| Billy Wine | Carnera Cornerman |
| Michael Chin | Carnera Cornerman |
| Stewart Lunn | Campbell Cornerman |
| Richard Lewis | Campbell Cornerman |
| Peter Wylie | Campbell Cornerman |
| Thomasz Kurzydlowski | Tuffy Griffith |
| Stuart Clark | Frankie Campbell |
| Julian Lewis | Undercard Boxer – Feldman |
| Eric Fink | Announcer – Lasky |
| Sergio Di Zio | Young Reporter |
| Gavin Grazer | Reporter |
| Boyd Banks | Reporter |
| Daniel Kash | Reporter |
| Judah Katz | Reporter |
| Angelo Tsarouchas | Reporter |
| Craig Warnock | 1928 Fan |
| Aaron Abrams | 1928 Fan |
| Duff MacDonald | 1935 Fan |
| Andrew Stelmack | 1935 Fan |
| Gerry Quigley | Quincy |
| Peter MacNeill | Electric Man |
| Darrin Brown | Promoter |
| John Healy | Dock Worker |
| Peter Didiano | Dock Worker |
| James Kirchner | Dock Worker |
| Magdalena Alexander | Angry Woman |
| Nola Augustson | Relief Office Woman |
| Gino Marrocco | Waiter |
| Mark Taylor | George |
| Sharron Matthews | Lady |
| Alec Stockwell | Church Man |
| Chick Roberts | Church Old Man |
| Isabella Fink | Church Girl |
| Beau Starr | Sam |
| Philip Craig | Radio Commentator |
| Roman Podhora | Hooverville Cop |
| R.D. Reid | Hooverville Cop |
| Michael Dyson | Hooverville Man |
| Sam Malkin | Gibson |
| Tony Munch | Sam Penny |
| Conrad Bergschneider | Limo Driver |
| Richard Binsley | Announcer – Griffith |
| Ramona Pringle | Flapper Girl |
| Katrina Matthews Swain | Flapper Girl |
| Cooper Bracken | Jay Braddock – 4 years |
| Jacob Bracken | Jay Braddock – 4 years |
| Alon Nashman | Deserting Father |
| Neil Foster | Security Guard |
| Brian Jagersky | Cop |
| Ray Kerr | Fight Promoter |
| Tim Eddis | Fight Promoter |
| Dave Arkell | Mr. Mills |
| Debra Sherman | Mother |
| Joanne Ritcey | Baer Hotel Hottie |
| Alex Cairns | Baer Hotel Hottie |
| George Duff | Man on Street |
| Tom Anastasios | Boxing Fan (uncredited) |
| Timothy Burd | Man in Soup Line (uncredited) |
| Krysta Carter | Fluzy (uncredited) |
| Rick Cordeiro | Ringside Fan (uncredited) |
| James Donohue | Baer’s Police Officer #1 (uncredited) |
| Mark Falvo | Press (uncredited) |
| Conor Gomez | Ringside Fan (uncredited) |
| Carlos Henriques | Ringside Fan (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | 1935 Fan (uncredited) |
| Riva Lombardi | 1935 Fan (uncredited) |
| Robert-William McAlpine | Ringside Fan (uncredited) |
| Kennedy McGuckian | Rich Kid (uncredited) |
| Liam McGuckian | Rich Kid (uncredited) |
| Robert Morse | Man in Relief House Line (uncredited) |
| Michael C. Newsome | Cad in Armory (uncredited) |
| Andrew Martin Priestman | Ring Photographer (uncredited) |
| Riley Raymer | Woman (uncredited) |
| Jake Richards | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jason Ruta | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Michael Sercerchi | Boxing Promoter (uncredited) |
| John Shannon | Ringside Reporter (uncredited) |
| Nick Smith | Ringside Photographer (uncredited) |
| Nick Smyth | Young Reporter #2 (uncredited) |
| Michael Stevens | Hooverville Man (uncredited) |
| Derek Sypniewski | Fan throwing peanuts at Braddock (uncredited) |
| Egidio Tari | Cop In Ring (uncredited) |
| Marcello Tulipano | Crowd Member (uncredited) |
| Nancy E.L. Ward | Mae Braddocks Aunt (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Ron Howard is known for his precise and detailed work, and “Cinderella Man” is no exception.
- The film’s lead actors Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, and Paul Giamatti helped bring the story of James J. Braddock to life.
- Aside from its gripping plot, “Cinderella Man” was also recognized during awards season and was nominated for 3 Oscars.
- The film boasts a large cast, including Russell Crowe as Jim Braddock, Renée Zellweger as Mae Braddock, and Paul Giamatti as Joe Gould.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6621838
- Longitude: -79.38033089999999
- Place ID: ChIJiZoptbQ0K4gR6b-AhlvIqfI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 50 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 1J2, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.65030549999999
- Longitude: -79.35958
- Place ID: ChIJCcYBxz3L1IkRFmpW29wp58M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Distillery District, Toronto, ON M5A, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Hudson’s Bay Department Store, Richmond Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6516651
- Longitude: -79.380136
- Place ID: ChIJmY_gODPL1IkRh54ohF5PpDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 176 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 2L7, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
