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The Champ

1979 • 2h1m Drama

Rating

7.0/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Screenplay

Walter Newman

Cast

Jon Voight

Faye Dunaway

Rick Schroder

Release date

7/7/1979

Status

Released

Revenue

$30,441,738

Origin country

US

Vote count

209