Sports & Fitness - Blu-ray Movie Genres

Robert De Niro won an Oscar for his portrayal of self-destructive boxer Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's widely acclaimed biopic, which paints a raw portrait of a tormented soul unable to control his violent outbursts.

a.k.a.	Toro salvaje Wie ein wilder Stier
Genres	20th Century Period Pieces, Biographies, Boxing, Boxing Movies, Drama, Dramas based on Books, Dramas Based on Real Life, Dramas Based on the Book, Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling, Period Pieces, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories
Crew	Martin Scorsese (Director), Michael Chapman (Cinematographer)
Cast	Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto, Theresa Saldana, Mario Gallo, Frank Adonis, Joseph Bono, Frank Topham, Lori Anne Flax, Charles Scorsese, Don Dunphy, Bill Hanrahan, Rita Bennett, John Turturro, Michael Badalucco, Martin Scorsese
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America's beloved pastime continues to be chronicled in this PBS documentary, which delves into baseball's pulse in the modern world, lucrative contracts, drug controversies, hitting and home-run records for a new generation to admire, and more. The program features commentary from numerous sluggers, team officials and fans, and highlights the sport's cheer-worthy achievements as well as jarring setbacks. Ken Burns ("The Civil War") directs.

Genres	Baseball, Baseball Movies, Documentary, Sports Documentaries, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories
Crew	Ken Burns (Director), Lynn Novick (Director)
Cast	Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, Cal Ripken Jr.
Links	wikipedia.org

When world heavyweight boxing champ Apollo Creed announces he'll give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers pick palooka Rocky Balboa, an uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark.

Genres	Action & Adventure, Blockbusters, Boxing, Boxing Movies, Drama, Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling, Romance, Romantic Dramas, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories, Triumph of the Underdogs
Crew	John G. Avildsen (Director), James Crabe (Cinematographer)
Cast	Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina, Jodi Letizia, Tony Burton
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Mickey Rourke stars as retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who returns to the ring to work his way up the circuit for a final shot at defeating his longtime rival. Along the way, he tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Genres	Drama, Independent, Indie Dramas, Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories, Wrestling
Crew	Darren Aronofsky (Director), Maryse Alberti (Cinematographer)
Cast	Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Wass Stevens, Judah Friedlander, Ernest Miller, Ashley Springer, Giovanni Roselli, Ajay Naidu, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Anna-Karin Eskilsson, Angelina Aucello
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Paul Newman scores as pool shark "Fast Eddie" Felson, who tours the country hustling games -- even challenging reigning champion Minnesota Fats -- in this brooding drama that explores the synergies between good and evil, love and desperation.

a.k.a.	Haie der Großstadt L'Arnaqueur
Genres	Classic Dramas, Classics, Drama, Gambling Dramas, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories
Crew	Robert Rossen (Director)
Cast	Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Stefan Gierasch
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Set in the violent world of mixed martial arts combat, this gritty drama follows two brothers at war with each other, who have pursued separate lives. But preparation for a championship bout soon leads the siblings back into each other's paths.

Genres	Action & Adventure, Drama, Extreme Combat & Mixed Martial Arts, Extreme Sports, Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories
Crew	Gavin O'Connor (Director)
Cast	Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo, Kevin Dunn, Maximiliano Hernández, Bryan Callen, Sam Sheridan, Noah Emmerich, Kurt Angle, Erik Apple
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From director Danny Boyle comes this harrowing tale of real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston (James Franco), who literally cuts himself loose from danger -- and lives to tell about it when sliding rock pins his forearm under a boulder during a climb in Utah. To stay alive, Ralston resorts to his basest survival instincts. The film scored Academy Award nominations in the Best Picture and Best Actor (Franco) categories.

a.k.a.	127 heures 127 horas 127 ore
Genres	Drama, Dramas Based on Real Life, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Stories, Suspense, Thrillers
Crew	Danny Boyle (Director), Enrique Chediak (Cinematographer), Anthony Dod Mantle (Cinematographer)
Cast	James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Sean Bott, Koleman Stinger, Treat Williams, John Lawrence, Kate Burton, Lizzy Caplan, Clémence Poésy, Rebecca C. Olson
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Filmmaker Curt Morgan captures iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends as they travel to far-flung locales and battle extreme conditions in search of the perfect environment to try out outrageous new tricks.

This fast-paced documentary profiles Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One racing, and a hero in his native Brazil. Using archival footage, director Asif Kapadia examines the idealistic Senna's inspiring legend.

a.k.a.	Senna: Genie, Draufgänger, Legende
Genres	Auto Racing, Biographical Documentaries, Documentary, Foreign, Foreign Countries, Motorsports, Sports Documentaries, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories, United Kingdom
Crew	Asif Kapadia (Director)
Cast	Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Frank Williams, Ron Dennis, Viviane Senna, Milton da Silva, Neide Senna, Jackie Stewart, Sid Watkins, Galvão Bueno
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After a string of defeats, Mickey Ward rediscovers his fighting will with help from trainer and half-brother Dicky (Oscar winner Christian Bale) -- a once-talented pugilist and small-town hero now battling drug addiction.

Genres	Biographies, Boxing, Boxing Movies, Drama, Dramas Based on Real Life, Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling, Sports Dramas, Sports & Fitness, Sports Movies, Sports Stories
Crew	David O. Russell (Director), Hoyte Van Hoytema (Cinematographer)
Cast	Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee, Melissa McMeekin, Bianca Hunter, Erica McDermott, Dendrie Taylor
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