Question 1

Who became the oldest Best Director Oscar winner with this film?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood became the oldest Best Director Oscar winner at age 74 for this movie.

Question 2

What boxing champion served as Hilary Swank's coach while also appearing in the film?

Accepted Answer

Boxing and kickboxing champion Lucia Rijker was Hilary Swank's boxing coach and played Billie 'The Blue Bear' in the movie.

Question 3

Why did producer Albert S. Ruddy struggle to find backers for this project?

Accepted Answer

Producer Albert S. Ruddy spent four years trying to find backers because people told him, 'Who wants to see a movie about two old grizzled guys and a girl fighter?'

Question 4

What happened to writer Jerry Boyd (F.X. Toole) shortly after Clint Eastwood signed on to adapt his work?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Boyd (a.k.a. author F.X. Toole) died a month after learning that Clint Eastwood had signed on to make a movie out of his work.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized this film in 2005?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the 2005 Academy Awards, Golden Globes, American Film Institute Awards, Black Reel Awards, Actor Awards, Writers Guild of America, and Directors Guild of America.

Question 6

Who was Hilary Swank's boxing coach for her role as Maggie Fitzgerald?

Accepted Answer

Boxing and kickboxing champion Lucia Rijker, who also played Billie 'The Blue Bear' in the film, coached Hilary Swank.

Question 7

What record did Clint Eastwood set with his Oscar win for this film?

Accepted Answer

At age 74, Clint Eastwood became the oldest Best Director Oscar winner for Million Dollar Baby.

Question 8

Why did producer Albert S. Ruddy struggle to find backers for the movie?

Accepted Answer

Ruddy spent four years trying to find backers, with many saying, 'Who wants to see a movie about two old grizzled guys and a girl fighter?'

Question 9

How did Clint Eastwood end up directing the film instead of Paul Haggis?

Accepted Answer

Paul Haggis was scheduled to direct, but Clint Eastwood asked to direct it as well, and Haggis agreed to step aside.

Question 10

What personal tragedy struck the author of the source material?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Boyd (a.k.a. author F.X. Toole) died a month after learning that Clint Eastwood had signed on to make a movie out of his work.

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