---
title: 'On the Ropes (1999)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Nanette Burstein'
released: '1999-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 94
genres:
  - 'Documentary'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/on-the-ropes-1999'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181733/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# On the Ropes (1999)

1999 · 94 min · Documentary · United States


## Synopsis

On the Ropes is a 1999 American documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. The film follows the career of three young boxers and their coach. The film was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 72nd Academy Awards.
George Walton won the New York Golden Gloves tournament in 1996. He competed as a professional boxer from 1997 to 2009, finishing with a pro record of 20 wins, 4 losses, with 12 knockouts.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Nanette Burstein](https://cinepixo.com/people/nanette-burstein)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Theodore Shapiro](https://cinepixo.com/people/theodore-shapiro)

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