Resurrecting the Champ

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

20071h 52m6.3(276 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious report…

Resurrecting the Champ (2007) is a drama film directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, and Alan Alda. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 276 votes.

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Director

Rod Lurie

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Champ

Josh Hartnett

Erik Kenman Jr.

Alan Alda

Ralph Metz

Teri Hatcher

Andrea Flak

Kathryn Morris

Joyce Kernan

Dakota Goyo

Teddy Kernan

Rachel Nichols

Polly

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Who stars in Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, and Teri Hatcher, and was directed by Rod Lurie.

How long is Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.

When did Resurrecting the Champ come out?

Resurrecting the Champ was released in 2007.

What genre is Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ is a drama film.

Is Resurrecting the Champ worth watching?

Resurrecting the Champ holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.