The Champ

1979·2h 1m·Released

7.0
Drama

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

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

Joe Tornatore

Hesh

Shirlee Kong

Shirlee Kong

Donna Mae

Jeff Blum

Jeff Blum

Jeffie

Details

Release Date
1979-07-07
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
Revenue
$30M

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