
The Champ (1979)
Movie2 h 1 mDrama
Overview
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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At a glance
- Release date
- March 20, 1979
- Runtime
- 2 h 1 m
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10
Cast

Jon Voight
Billy

Faye Dunaway
Annie

Ricky 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
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Joe Tornatore
Hesh












