The Champ (1979)
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.
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
Screenplay
- Walter Newman
- Frances Marion (Story)
- Frances Marion (Original Story)
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories
Keywords
sports, gambling, boxer, remake, alcoholic, single father, racetrack, alcoholic father, mother child separation, boxing, father son relationship, retired prizefighter, mother son reunion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Champ?
- The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in The Champ?
- The Champ stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill, Strother Martin.
- How long is The Champ?
- The Champ has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is The Champ?
- The Champ is a Drama film.
- How much did The Champ gross?
- The Champ grossed $30M worldwide.
- Where was The Champ produced?
- The Champ was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Champ?
- The themes of The Champ include: Boxing and Fighting Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories.