The Champ

The Champ

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

7.0 /10 209 votes
July 7, 1979 2h 1m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Franco Zeffirelli
Writers Frances Marion, Walter Newman
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Hesh

Frequently Asked Questions

The Champ was released on July 7, 1979.

The runtime of The Champ is 2h 1m.

The Champ is a Drama movie.

The Champ has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Champ is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

The main cast of The Champ includes Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder.

The Champ is originally in English.