Resurrecting the Champ

Resurrecting the Champ

Drama · 2007 · 1h 52m

Movie

6.3/10 · TMDB

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

Overview

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

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Cast & crew

Samuel L. JacksonChamp
Josh HartnettErik Kenman Jr.
Alan AldaRalph Metz
Teri HatcherAndrea Flak
Kathryn MorrisJoyce Kernan
Dakota GoyoTeddy Kernan
Rachel NicholsPolly
Nick SandowMarciano
Kristen ShawKristen Shaw
David PaymerWhitley
Harry LennixBob Satterfield Jr.
Peter CoyoteIke Epstein
Chris IppolitoJaws
J. Winston CarrollRoselle
Suzanne PringleWoman with Kenny

Information

Release date
14 June 2007
Director
Rod Lurie
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 52m
Country of origin
United States

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