Champion(1949)
Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION
Champion Synopsis
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Champion (1949) is a drama film directed by Mark Robson, released on April 9, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy and Paul Stewart. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- Carl Foreman, Ring Lardner
- Producers:
- Stanley Kramer
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Planer
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Screen Plays
- Budget:
- $600,000
- Revenue:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Champion (1949) Trailer
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Champion Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Champion.
CHAMPION "Knockout" Clip
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CHAMPION (Masers of Cinema) New and Exclusive Trailer
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Champion (1949) with Kirk Douglas
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Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kirk Douglas
as Midge Kelly
Marilyn Maxwell
as Grace Diamond
Arthur Kennedy
as Connie Kelly
Paul Stewart
as Tommy Haley
Ruth Roman
as Emma Bryce
Lola Albright
as Palmer Harris
Luis van Rooten
as Jerry Harris
Harry Shannon
as Lew
John Daheim
as Johnny Dunne
Ralph Sanford
as Hammond
Esther Howard
as Mrs. Kelly
Bill Baldwin
as Bill Brown (Ringside Broadcaster) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by Carl Foreman and Ring Lardner, produced by Stanley Kramer.
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Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 105 ratings.
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Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Champion online?
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Champion (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Champion?
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The main cast of Champion (1949) includes Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart and Ruth Roman. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Champion released?
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Champion was released on April 9, 1949 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Champion worth watching?
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Champion (1949) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 105 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 Champion?
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Yes. The official Champion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.