Resurrecting the Champ(2007)
“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.
Director
Rod Lurie
Studio
Battleplan Productions
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Champ
Josh Hartnett
as Erik Kenman Jr.
Alan Alda
as Ralph Metz
Teri Hatcher
as Andrea Flak
Kathryn Morris
as Joyce Kernan
Dakota Goyo
as Teddy Kernan
Rachel Nichols
as Polly
Nick Sandow
as Marciano
Kristen Shaw
as Kristen Shaw
David Paymer
as Whitley
Harry Lennix
as Bob Satterfield Jr.
Peter Coyote
as Ike Epstein
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Battleplan Productions • Yari Film Group • Phoenix Pictures
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What is Resurrecting the Champ about?▼
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.
Who directed Resurrecting the Champ?▼
Resurrecting the Champ was directed by Rod Lurie and released in 2007. It is a drama film.
How long is Resurrecting the Champ?▼
Resurrecting the Champ has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Resurrecting the Champ?▼
The cast of Resurrecting the Champ includes Samuel L. Jackson as Champ, Josh Hartnett as Erik Kenman Jr., Alan Alda as Ralph Metz, Teri Hatcher as Andrea Flak, Kathryn Morris as Joyce Kernan and more.
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