Resurrecting the Champ(2007)
Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.
Resurrecting the Champ 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 reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Resurrecting the Champ (2007) is a drama film directed by Rod Lurie, released on June 14, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda and Teri Hatcher. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 275 ratings.
- Director:
- Rod Lurie
- Writers:
- Allison Burnett, Michael Bortman
- Producers:
- Marc Frydman, Mike Medavoy, Bob Yari
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Kane
- Composer:
- Larry Groupé
- Production:
- Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures, Alberta Film Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Resurrecting the Champ (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Resurrecting the Champ before you stream it.
Resurrecting the Champ Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Champ
Josh Hartnett
as Erik Kenman Jr.
Alan Alda
as Ralph Metz
Teri Hatcher
as Andrea Flak
Kathryn Morris
as Joyce Kernan
Dakota Goyo
as Teddy Kernan
Rachel Nichols
as Polly
Nick Sandow
as Marciano
Kristen Shaw
as Kristen Shaw
David Paymer
as Whitley
Harry Lennix
as Bob Satterfield Jr.
Peter Coyote
as Ike Epstein
Key crew
Directed by Rod Lurie, written by Allison Burnett and Michael Bortman, produced by Marc Frydman, Mike Medavoy and Bob Yari.
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Resurrecting the Champ Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 275 ratings.
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Resurrecting the Champ – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Resurrecting the Champ online?
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Resurrecting the Champ (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Resurrecting the Champ?
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The main cast of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) includes Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher and Kathryn Morris. The film was directed by Rod Lurie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Resurrecting the Champ released?
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Resurrecting the Champ was released on June 14, 2007 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Resurrecting the Champ worth watching?
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Resurrecting the Champ (2007) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 275 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Resurrecting the Champ?
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