The Champ(1931)
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The Champ Synopsis
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
The Champ (1931) is a drama and family film directed by King Vidor, released on November 21, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich and Roscoe Ates. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins, Frances Marion
- Producers:
- King Vidor, Harry Rapf, Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Avil
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $356,000
- Revenue:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
The Champ (1931) Trailer
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The Champ Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Beery
as Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie Cooper
as Dink Purcell
Irene Rich
as Linda Carleton
Roscoe Ates
as Sponge
Edward Brophy
as Tim
Hale Hamilton
as Tony Carleton
- Jesse Scott
Jesse Scott
as Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones
as Mary Lou Carleton
Dannie Mac Grant
as Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
as Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
Dell Henderson
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Tom McGuire
as Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins and Frances Marion, produced by King Vidor, Harry Rapf and Irving Thalberg.
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The Champ Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 65 ratings.
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The Champ – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Champ online?
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The Champ (1931) 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 The Champ?
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The main cast of The Champ (1931) includes Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates and Edward Brophy. The film was directed by King Vidor. 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 November 21, 1931 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Champ worth watching?
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The Champ (1931) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Champ?
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Yes. The official The Champ trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.