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The Champ

“The more you love... the harder you fight.”

★ 7.0 / 10 (218 votes)July 7, 1979121 minEN
Drama

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 7, 1979
StatusReleased
Runtime121 min
Rating★ 7.0 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$30,441,738
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
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Crew

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Writers

Frances Marion, Walter Newman

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Cast

Jon VoightJon VoightBilly
Faye DunawayFaye DunawayAnnie
Ricky SchroderRicky SchroderT.J.
Jack WardenJack WardenJackie
Arthur HillArthur HillMike
Strother MartinStrother MartinRiley
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellDolly Kenyon
Mary Jo CatlettMary Jo CatlettJosie
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Georgie
Stefan GieraschStefan GieraschCharlie Goodman
Allan MillerAllan MillerWhitey
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Joe TornatoreHesh
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