Champion(1949)
“Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION”
Overview
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Director
Mark Robson
Studio
Stanley Kramer Productions
Budget
$600K
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Midge Kelly
Marilyn Maxwell
as Grace Diamond
Arthur Kennedy
as Connie Kelly
Paul Stewart
as Tommy Haley
Ruth Roman
as Emma Bryce
Lola Albright
as Palmer Harris
Luis van Rooten
as Jerry Harris
Harry Shannon
as Lew
John Daheim
as Johnny Dunne
Ralph Sanford
as Hammond
Esther Howard
as Mrs. Kelly
Bill Baldwin
as Bill Brown (Ringside Broadcaster) (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$600K
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions • Screen Plays
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Where can I watch Champion?▼
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What is Champion about?▼
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Who directed Champion?▼
Champion was directed by Mark Robson and released in 1949. It is a drama film.
How long is Champion?▼
Champion has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Champion?▼
The cast of Champion includes Kirk Douglas as Midge Kelly, Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Diamond, Arthur Kennedy as Connie Kelly, Paul Stewart as Tommy Haley, Ruth Roman as Emma Bryce and more.
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