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The Champ

The more you love... the harder you fight.

1979 · 2h 1m

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

7.0

TMDB audience score
218 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Jon Voight
    Billy

  • Faye Dunaway
    Annie

  • Ricky Schroder
    T.J.

  • Jack Warden
    Jackie

  • Arthur Hill
    Mike

  • Strother Martin
    Riley

  • Joan Blondell
    Dolly Kenyon

  • Mary Jo Catlett
    Josie

  • Elisha Cook Jr.
    Georgie

  • Stefan Gierasch
    Charlie Goodman

  • Allan Miller
    Whitey

  • Joe Tornatore
    Hesh

  • Shirlee Kong
    Donna Mae

  • Jeff Blum
    Jeffie

  • Dana Elcar
    Hoffmaster

  • Randall 'Tex' Cobb
    Bowers

  • Kristoff St. John
    Sonny

  • Gina Gallego
    Cuban Girl