The Champ
“The more you love... the harder you fight.”
1979•2h 1m•7.0•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Writer
Walter Newman
Revenue
$30M
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
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
Joe Tornatore
Hesh
Shirlee Kong
Donna Mae
Jeff Blum
Jeffie
Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster
Production
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Company
Hialeah Park Studios
Producer
Dyson Lovell
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