The Champ
The Champ

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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// overview

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

sportsgamblingboxerremakealcoholicsingle fatherracetrackalcoholic fathermother child separationboxingfather son relationshipretired prizefighter

Production House

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hialeah Park Studios

Audience Score

70%

211 votes

Skip10%
Timepass22%
Go for it38%
Perfection30%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Billy

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Annie

Rick Schroder

Rick Schroder

T.J.

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Jackie

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Mike

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Riley

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Dolly Kenyon

Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett

Josie

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Georgie

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Charlie Goodman

Allan Miller

Allan Miller

Whitey

Joe Tornatore

Hesh

Shirlee Kong

Donna Mae

Jeff Blum

Jeffie

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Hoffmaster

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Bowers

Kristoff St. John

Kristoff St. John

Sonny

Gina Gallego

Gina Gallego

Cuban Girl

// crew

Crew

Franco Zeffirelli

Franco Zeffirelli

Director

Frances Marion

Frances Marion

Story

Dave Grusin

Dave Grusin

Original Music Composer

Dyson Lovell

Dyson Lovell

Producer

Fred J. Koenekamp

Fred J. Koenekamp

Director of Photography

Michael J. Sheridan

Editor

Walter Newman

Screenplay

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