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The Rival (2009)
110 min | Drama

The Rival (2009)

110 min | Drama

A tough middle-aged widower trains a young female boxer for the state final and they become lovers. Incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit, his son takes over the coaching - and the sex. Then his father is acquitted. It's the part of ...See moreA tough middle-aged widower trains a young female boxer for the state final and they become lovers. Incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit, his son takes over the coaching - and the sex. Then his father is acquitted. It's the part of the city tourists avoid, where streetwise fathers teach their sons and daughters self defense but not emotional defense. The Rival illustrates how men's instincts seem more tuned for war as a homeless father (Stephen Leeder) tries to re-kindle a relationship with his son (Brendan Rock) alienated after a tough upbringing. The father is good at inspiring lost souls in his sweaty gym but hopeless in matters of the heart. He asks his son for shelter and then money, only to be rejected. Then when a young female boxer (Wilma Kaddissi) wins both their hearts, passion enters the ring and the father and son relationship teeters on a knifes edge. Written by Director See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Ali Aitken Detective Detective See fewer	You're Not Thinking Straight (2016)
Wilma Kaddissi George (Boxer) George (Boxer) See fewer	The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Stephen Leeder Father Father See fewer	X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Brendan Rock Son Son See fewer	You'll Never Find Me (2023)
Suzie Steen Julie the Madam Julie the Madam See fewer	Mao's Last Dancer (2009)
Vincent Stone Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	Superman Returns (2006)