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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.
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Cast
sports
gambling
boxer
remake
alcoholic
single father
racetrack
alcoholic father
mother child separation
boxing
father son relationship
retired prizefighter
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Questions about The Champ
How long is The Champ?
The Champ has a runtime of 2h 1m (2 hours and 1 minute).
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and released in 1979.
What genre is The Champ?
The Champ is a Drama film (1979).
Who stars in The Champ?
The cast of The Champ includes Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill.
What is the TMDB rating for The Champ?
The Champ has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 212 votes.
