Der Champion (1978): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Der Champion is a drama and familie film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 117 minutes. “This crazy mixed-up family doesn't stand a chance of winning a million bucks. Wanna bet?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lloyd Bourdelle lebt als Stallknecht und Jockey auf einer Farm in Louisiana. Er ist überzeugt, dass das Nachwuchspferd "Shadow" die besten Chancen hat, einmal das große "All American Futurity"-Rennen in Ruisodo zu gewinnen. Besessen von dieser Idee fährt Bourdelle mit seinen Söhnen nach Ruisodo. Die letzten hektischen Vorbereitungen für das Rennen laufen. Ist "Shadow" schon stark genug, solch ein Rennen durchzustehen?
Who’s in it. Der Champion stars Walter Matthau as Lloyd Bourdelle, Alexis Smith as Sarah Blue, Robert Webber as Mike Marsh and Murray Hamilton as Tom Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Der Champion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Champion tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Champion (1978)?
- In USA, Der Champion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Champion worth watching?
- Der Champion holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and familie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Champion?
- Der Champion stars Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber, Murray Hamilton and Whit Bissell.
- When was Der Champion released?
- Der Champion was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.