Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

  • PG-13
  • 06/14/2007 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 52m

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

Overview

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

Michael Bortman

Screenplay

Rod Lurie

Director

Allison Burnett

Screenplay

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson's headshot

Samuel L. Jackson

Champ
Josh Hartnett's headshot

Josh Hartnett

Erik Kenman Jr.
Alan Alda's headshot

Alan Alda

Ralph Metz
Teri Hatcher's headshot

Teri Hatcher

Andrea Flak
Kathryn Morris's headshot

Kathryn Morris

Joyce Kernan
Dakota Goyo's headshot

Dakota Goyo

Teddy Kernan
Rachel Nichols's headshot

Rachel Nichols

Polly
Nick Sandow's headshot

Nick Sandow

Marciano

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