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Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)

Pacquiao: The Movie poster
Directed by
Joel Lamangan
Genre
boxing film
Country
Philippines
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
4.8 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film tells the true story of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. It follows his life and career in boxing, showing his rise from humble beginnings. The story takes place in the Philippines and the United States.

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What happens

Pacquiao: The Movie is a 2006 Philippine biographical sports drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan. The film stars Jericho Rosales as the title role. The film is based on a true story of Filipino boxer Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao. The film was shot in General Santos, Manila, Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California. This is FLT Films' only film after a 3-year hiatus, which in turn would be the last film produced. With the film being a box-office bomb, plans of a two-picture contract for Pacquiao didn't push through. Pacquiao: The Movie would be followed 9 years later by Kid Kulafu, which focuses on the boxer's early years as a childhood and youth. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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