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The Champ

The more you love... the harder you fight.
1979 | 121m | English

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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.
Release Date: Jul 07, 1979
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Writer: Walter Newman, Frances Marion
Genres: Drama
Keywords sports, alcoholic, boxing, gambling, single father, father son relationship, boxer, racetrack, retired prizefighter
Production Companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
Box Office Revenue: $30,441,738
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Allan Miller Whitey
Jeff Blum Jeffie
Dana Elcar Hoffmaster
Randall "Tex" Cobb Bowers
Kristoff St. John Sonny
Gina Gallego Cuban Girl
Jody Wilson Mrs. Riley
Reginal M. Toussaint Groom
Bob Gordon TV Reporter
Gene Picchi Dolly's Trainer
Anne Logan Horse Owner
Bill Baldwin Race Track Announcer
Rita Turner Lady at the Rail
Dorothy Streisin Dolly's Guest
Lionel Dozier Hot Walker
Charles W. Camac Head Starter
David Peden Ship's Captain
William Fuller Steward
Vanna Salviati Pitch Lady
Maurice Pete Mitchell Gambler
Ernesto Molinari Bar Patron
Robert Sutton Second Gambler
Philip Tuersky Bartender
Micki Varro Nikki
Geoff Marlowe Security Guard
George Stidham Exercise Rider
Willie White Willie
Curtis Jackson Sparring Partner
Wally Rose Bowers' Manager
Dick Young Referee
Sonny Shields Bowers' Handler #1
Larry Duran Bowers' Handler #2
Lars Hensen Ring Doctor
Jeff Temkin Ring Announcer
Joe Tornatore Hesh
Name Job
Dave Grusin Original Music Composer
Franco Zeffirelli Director
Fred J. Koenekamp Director of Photography
Doris Grau Script Supervisor
Walter Newman Writer
Michael J. Sheridan Editor
Don Morgan Unit Publicist
Steve Wever Still Photographer
Eric A. Sears Assistant Editor
Aaron Rochin Sound
Sam Christensen Casting
Lee Harman Makeup Artist
Harry V. Lojewski Music Supervisor
Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Design
Herman A. Blumenthal Production Design
Fred Scheiwiller Stunts
Mike Benson Camera Operator
Elliott Marks Still Photographer
Jerry Jost Sound
Michael J. Kohut Sound
Richard Lane Assistant Editor
William L. McCaughey Sound
James W. Payne Set Decoration
Michael Corsentino Hairstylist
Joe Tuley Music Editor
Maurice Vaccarino Unit Production Manager
Jerry Summers Stunts
Robert Dawn Makeup Artist
John Riordan Sound Editor
David Silver Assistant Director
Rich Valesko Property Master
Joyce Agu Casting
Frances Marion Story, Original Story
Paul Baxley Stunt Coordinator
Tom Steele Stunts
Name Title
Dyson Lovell Producer
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