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Girlfight

Girlfight

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Girlfight

"Prove them wrong."

2000

1h 50m

6.6(197 votes)

Drama

Overview

Diana Guzman, a troubled Brooklyn teenager, decides to channel her aggression by training to become a boxer, all while keeping it a secret from her father.

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IFC Productions

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Michelle Rodriguez

Diana Guzman

Michelle Rodriguez

Acting

Jamie Tirelli

Hector Soto

Jamie Tirelli

Acting

Paul Calderon

Sandro Guzman

Paul Calderon

Acting

Santiago Douglas

Adrian Sturges

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Acting

Ray Santiago

Tiny Guzman

Ray Santiago

Acting

Víctor Sierra

Ray Cortez

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Acting

Elisa Bocanegra

Marisol

Elisa Bocanegra

Acting

Herb Lovelle

Cal

Herb Lovelle

Acting

Thomas Barbour

Ira

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Acting

Shannon Walker Williams

Veronica

Shannon Walker Williams

Directing

John Sayles

Science Teacher

John Sayles

Acting

Dadi Pinero

Edward

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