The Champ (1979)

7.0/10 • 121 min • Drama

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

Ricky Schroder

Jack Warden

Arthur Hill

Strother Martin

Joan Blondell

Mary Jo Catlett

Elisha Cook Jr.

Stefan Gierasch

Charlie Goodman

Allan Miller

Whitey

Dana Elcar

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Kristoff St. John

Gina Gallego

Jody Wilson

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