The Champ
The more you love... the harder you fight.
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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.
Cast
Jon VoightBilly
Faye DunawayAnnie
Rick SchroderT.J.
Jack WardenJackie
Arthur HillMike
Strother MartinRiley
Joan BlondellDolly Kenyon
Mary Jo CatlettJosie
Elisha Cook Jr.Georgie
Stefan GieraschCharlie Goodman
Allan MillerWhiteyJoe TornatoreHesh
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DirectorFranco Zeffirelli
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Details
Release DateJuly 7, 1979
Revenue$30,441,738
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
