Movie·1979·2h 1m
The Champ
The more you love... the harder you fight.
Directed By
Franco Zeffirelli
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Walter Newman
Producer
Dyson Lovell
Cinematography
Fred J. Koenekamp
Music
Dave Grusin
Editor
Michael J. Sheridan
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Jon Voight
Billy
Faye Dunaway
Annie
Rick Schroder
T.J.
Jack Warden
Jackie
Arthur Hill
Mike
Strother Martin
Riley
Joan Blondell
Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett
Josie
Elisha Cook Jr.
Georgie
Stefan Gierasch
Charlie Goodman
Allan Miller
Whitey
Joe Tornatore
Hesh
Shirlee Kong
Donna Mae
Jeff Blum
Jeffie
Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Bowers
Kristoff St. John
Sonny
Gina Gallego
Cuban Girl
// crew
Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Frances Marion
Story
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Michael J. Sheridan
Editor
Walter Newman
Screenplay
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