The Champ(1979)
The more you love... the harder you fight.
The Champ 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 struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
The Champ (1979) is a drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, released on July 7, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder and Jack Warden. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 214 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers:
- Frances Marion, Walter Newman
- Producers:
- Dyson Lovell
- Cinematographer:
- Fred J. Koenekamp
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
- Revenue:
- $30,441,738
- Status:
- Released
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The Champ Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Voight
as Billy
Faye Dunaway
as Annie
Ricky Schroder
as T.J.
Jack Warden
as Jackie
Arthur Hill
as Mike
Strother Martin
as Riley
Joan Blondell
as Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett
as Josie
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Georgie
Stefan Gierasch
as Charlie Goodman
Allan Miller
as Whitey
- Joe Tornatore
Joe Tornatore
as Hesh
Key crew
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, written by Frances Marion and Walter Newman, produced by Dyson Lovell.
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The Champ Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 214 ratings.
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The Champ – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Champ online?
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The Champ (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Champ?
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The main cast of The Champ (1979) includes Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden and Arthur Hill. The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Champ released?
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The Champ was released on July 7, 1979 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Champ worth watching?
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The Champ (1979) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 214 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 The Champ?
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