The Champ

The more you love... the harder you fight.

19792h 1m7.0(217 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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 s…

The Champ (1979) is a drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli. It stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, and Ricky Schroder. The film runs for 2 hours 1 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 217 votes.

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Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Jon Voight

Billy

Faye Dunaway

Annie

Ricky Schroder

T.J.

Jack Warden

Jackie

Arthur Hill

Mike

Strother Martin

Riley

Joan Blondell

Dolly Kenyon

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Who stars in The Champ?

The Champ stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, and Jack Warden, and was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

How long is The Champ?

The Champ has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minutes.

When did The Champ come out?

The Champ was released in 1979.

What genre is The Champ?

The Champ is a drama film.

Is The Champ worth watching?

The Champ holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.