
The Champ
1979 • Drama
Walter Newman
Writer
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Frances Marion
Story
Status
Released
Release date
July 7, 1979
Duration
121 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.943
Budget
$0
Revenue
$30,441,738
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.
Cast

Jon Voight

Faye Dunaway

Rick Schroder

Jack Warden

Arthur Hill

Strother Martin

Joan Blondell

Mary Jo Catlett

Elisha Cook Jr.

Stefan Gierasch

Allan Miller

Dana Elcar

Randall "Tex" Cobb

Kristoff St. John

Gina Gallego

Jody Wilson

Bill Baldwin

William Fuller

Joe Tornatore