The Champ (1979)

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

Movie · Drama · 2h 1m · Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB · Released July 7, 1979

Overview

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.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

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 as Hesh

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