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The "Brokeback Mountain" star plays boxer Billy Hope who
loses his family, his house and his manager and soon hits rock
bottom.
"The story is about a guy who uses his rage to get great
success," Gyllenhaal said at the film's premiere in New York on
Monday night.
"That same rage destroys his whole life. Throughout the film and
his journey, he has to learn how to fight -- not only in the
ring but in life without rage."
Gyllenhaal has said he watched fights and trained intensively
for the part.
Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, known for her roles in "The
Notebook" and "Sherlock Holmes" portrays Hope's wife Maureen.
"(The movie is) very moving. It's got a lot of heart, a lot of
grit, it's got a lot of soul in it," she said.
"Boxing is a dog-eat-dog world. There's are a lot of people who
are going to be your friends when you're winning and like any
business where there's a lot of money involved, you take a long
hit and everybody scatters."
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker plays trainer Titus "Tick" Wills,
who helps the boxer recover.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, also stars rapper 50 Cent
and "Skyfall" actress Naomie Harris
"Southpaw" is set for release on July 24.
(Reporting by Reuters Television; Writing by Marie-Louise
Gumuchian in London)
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