Million Dollar Baby
Drama, Sport
Warner Bros.  (2004) 132 mins PG-13

8.2 (104,316 votes) Top 250: #143
"I DON'T TRAIN GIRLS", trainer Frankie Dunn growls. But something's different about the spirited boxing hopeful who shows up daily at Dunn's gym. All she wants is a fighting chance.

Clint Eastwood plays Dunn and directs, produces and composes music for this acclaimed, multi-award-winning tale of heart, hope and family. Hilary Swank plays resilient Maggie, determined not to abandon her one dream. And Morgan Freeman is Scrap, gym caretaker and counterpoint to Dunn's crustiness. Grab your dreams and come out swinging. Million Dollar Baby is an absolute knockout....

Play

Cast and Crew
Clint Eastwood  ......  Frankie Dunn
Hilary Swank  ......  Maggie Fitzgerald
Morgan Freeman  ......  Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
Jay Baruchel  ......  Danger Barch
Mike Colter  ......  Big Willie Little
Lucia Rijker  ......  Billie 'The Blue Bear'
Director  .....  Clint Eastwood
Producer  .....  Clint Eastwood; Paul Haggis
Writer  .....  F.X. Toole; Paul Haggis
Notes
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Frankie is training Willy in the ring, Maggie walks in to begin training. She is carrying a new, expensive Ogio gym bag even though she's supposed to be so poor she has to scrape change together to buy a speed bag. (more)

Trivia:
Morgan Freeman was originally approached to play the role of Frankie Dunn. But even before Clint Eastwood took on directing and starring roles, he decided to take the part of Eddie "Scrap-Iron" Dupris. (more)

Filming Locations:
Hollywood Athletic Club - 6525 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: [Narrating] Only ever met one man I wouldn't wanna fight. When I met him he was already the best cut man in the business. Started training and managing in the sixties, but never lost his gift.
(more)

Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 45 wins & 29 nominations (more)