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The Ringer(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-12-23
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Time: 1h 34m
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Overview:
Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally challenged to rig the upcoming Special Olympics and bring home the gold. But when Steve's fellow competitors get wise to the con, they inspire him to rise to the greatest challenge of all: becoming a better person.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $40,442,437.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Conundrum Entertainment
Movie: The Ringer
Top 10 Billed Cast
Johnny Knoxville
Steve Barker
Brian Cox
Gary Barker
Katherine Heigl
Lynn Sheridan
Luis Ávalos
Stavi
Jed Rees
Glen
Leonard Earl Howze
Mark
Geoffrey Arend
Winston
Edward Barbanell
Billy
Bill Chott
Thomas
Mike Cerrone
Paulie
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