The Champ

The Champ

Drama · 1979 · 2h 1m

Movie

7.0/10 · TMDB

The more you love... the harder you fight.

Overview

Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.

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Cast & crew

Jon VoightBilly
Faye DunawayAnnie
Ricky SchroderT.J.
Jack WardenJackie
Arthur HillMike
Strother MartinRiley
Joan BlondellDolly Kenyon
Mary Jo CatlettJosie
Elisha Cook Jr.Georgie
Stefan GieraschCharlie Goodman
Allan MillerWhitey
Joe TornatoreHesh
Shirlee KongDonna Mae
Jeff BlumJeffie
Dana ElcarHoffmaster

Information

Release date
7 July 1979
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Genres
Drama
Runtime
2h 1m
Country of origin
United States

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