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Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

PG-13 · 2007-06-14 · 1h 52m · EN
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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.

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Rod LurieDirector

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Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonChampJosh HartnettJosh HartnettErik Kenman Jr.Alan AldaAlan AldaRalph MetzTeri HatcherTeri HatcherAndrea FlakKathryn MorrisKathryn MorrisJoyce KernanDakota GoyoDakota GoyoTeddy KernanRachel NicholsRachel NicholsPollyNick SandowNick SandowMarcianoKristen ShawKristen ShawKristen ShawDavid PaymerDavid PaymerWhitleyHarry LennixHarry LennixBob Satterfield Jr.Suzanne PringleSuzanne PringleWoman with Kenny

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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.

How long is Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ has a runtime of 112 minutes.