Der Champ (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Der Champ is a drama and familie film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 121 minutes. “The more you love... the harder you fight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Der geschiedene ehemalige Boxweltmeister Billy ‘The Champ’ Flynn bringt sich und seinen achtjährigen Sohn als Arbeiter auf einer Pferderennbahn mühsam durchs Leben. Um das Vertrauen und die Bewunderung des Jungen zu rechtfertigen, nimmt er nochmals das Box-Training auf. Mit einem Comebackkampf will er seinem Sohn ein besseres Leben finanzieren.
Who’s in it. Der Champ stars Jon Voight as Billy, Faye Dunaway as Annie, Rick Schroder as T.J. and Jack Warden as Jackie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Der Champ has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Champ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Champ tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Champ (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Champ change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Champ worth watching?
- Der Champ holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and familie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Champ?
- Der Champ stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden and Arthur Hill.
- When was Der Champ released?
- Der Champ was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.