The Ringer (2005 film)
The Ringer is a 2005 sports comedy starring Johnny Knoxville, Katherine Heigl, Christina Cartwright, and Brian Cox with cameos by Terry Funk and Jesse Ventura. Directed by Barry W. Blaustein, it was produced by the Farrelly brothers. The film was released on December 23, 2005 by Fox Searchlight.
During the competition, Steve falls in love with Lynn Katherine Heigl, a volunteer for the Special Olympics. During this time, six of the other contestants bust Steve after seeing through his ruse, so he tells them about what happened with Stavi. As Steve decides to pack up and leave for his ruse being exposed, they tell Steve to stay, since they want to help Steve save Stavis fingers and they hate the egotistical, arrogant champion Jimmy and want to see him lose.At the final competition, Steve doesnt actually win his friend Glen does, with Steve coming in third behind Jimmy. During the medal ceremony Steve admits that he isnt developmentally disabled, reveals his actual name, and that he doesnt deserve his medal. He then gives his medal to Thomas, who had come in fourth. Uncle Gary still ends up winning his bet, since the condition was that Jimmy would lose. ........
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