The Champ (1979)
Genre: Drama / Sport
Duration: 121 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
Stars: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway and Ricky Schroder
IMDb score:
6,8 (10.045)
Releasedate: 10 July 1979
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
The Champ plot
"The more you love... the harder you fight."
Billy Flyn, a former boxing champion, is now a horse trainer. He earns just enough money to support his son TJ, whom he gained custody of after divorcing his wife Annie. To give TJ a better life, Billy tries to make a comeback. Then Annie suddenly shows up again.
Actors and actresses
Billy
Annie
T.J.
Jackie
Mike
Riley
Dolly Kenyon
Josie
Georgie
Charlie Goodman
Reviews & comments
Fran
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- 1953 messages
- 1732 votes
I think even the toughest guy will get a lump in his throat from this. I thought it was a very nice movie. Didn't bore me for a minute.
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Theunissen
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- 12343 messages
- 5538 votes
Beautiful drama with excellent roles by Jon Voight and the very young Rick Schroder. The ending of the movie is quite emotional. The film can still be viewed regularly on TCM.
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scorsese
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- 13671 messages
- 11438 votes
Reasonable tear-jerker (although I certainly didn't shed a tear myself) that looks nice, especially the ending is over-sentimental. The long boxing scene also feels a bit forced. The young Ricky Schoeder whines a bit in this film, but still does the best of the entire cast. Jon Voight and Faye Dunaway are two excellent actors, but they are out of place here and therefore not convincing.
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