Resurrecting the Champ(2007)

Name: Resurrecting the Champ
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-06-14
Rating: 6.3

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

6.3(271)1h 52m2007-06-14

Drama

Overview

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 reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

Director:: Rod Lurie
Writers:: Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett
Producers:: Marc Frydman, Rod Lurie, Mike Medavoy
Cinematographer:: Adam Kane
Composer:: Larry Groupé
Production:: Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures, Alberta Film Entertainment
Status:: Released