The Champ(1979)
“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.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Revenue
$30M
Cast
Jon Voight
as Billy
Faye Dunaway
as Annie
Rick Schroder
as T.J.
Jack Warden
as Jackie
Arthur Hill
as Mike
Strother Martin
as Riley
Joan Blondell
as Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett
as Josie
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Georgie
Stefan Gierasch
as Charlie Goodman
Allan Miller
as Whitey
Joe Tornatore
as Hesh
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Hialeah Park Studios
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Where can I watch The Champ?▼
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What is The Champ about?▼
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.
Who directed The Champ?▼
The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and released in 1979. It is a drama film.
How long is The Champ?▼
The Champ has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in The Champ?▼
The cast of The Champ includes Jon Voight as Billy, Faye Dunaway as Annie, Rick Schroder as T.J., Jack Warden as Jackie, Arthur Hill as Mike and more.
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