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The Champ (1979)

1979-07-10 · 2h 1m · EN
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The more you love... the harder you fight.

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.

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Walter NewmanWriterFranco ZeffirelliDirector
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$30.4M

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Jon VoightJon VoightBillyFaye DunawayFaye DunawayAnnieRick SchroderRick SchroderT.J.Jack WardenJack WardenJackieArthur HillArthur HillMikeStrother MartinStrother MartinRileyJoan BlondellJoan BlondellDolly KenyonMary Jo CatlettMary Jo CatlettJosieElisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.GeorgieStefan GieraschStefan GieraschCharlie GoodmanAllan MillerAllan MillerWhiteyJeff BlumJeff BlumJeffie

Keywords

FatherSportsBoxingSonBoxer

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityFather · Sports · BoxingDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference229137Actor preference33223 · 112889 · 205597

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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.

How long is The Champ?

The Champ has a runtime of 121 minutes.

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