The Champ (1979)

  • NR
  • 03/20/1979 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 1m

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

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.

Franco Zeffirelli

Director

Walter Newman

Writer

Frances Marion

Story

Cast

Jon Voight's headshot

Jon Voight

Billy
Faye Dunaway's headshot

Faye Dunaway

Annie
Rick Schroder's headshot

Rick Schroder

T.J.
Jack Warden's headshot

Jack Warden

Jackie
Arthur Hill's headshot

Arthur Hill

Mike
Strother Martin's headshot

Strother Martin

Riley
Joan Blondell's headshot

Joan Blondell

Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett's headshot

Mary Jo Catlett

Josie

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