

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

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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Resurrecting the Champ stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, and Teri Hatcher, and was directed by Rod Lurie.
Resurrecting the Champ has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.
Resurrecting the Champ was released in 2007.
Resurrecting the Champ is a drama film.
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