The Champ
"The more you love... the harder you fight."
Originally released in 1979. The Champ is a drama film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, and Rick Schroder
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (207 votes)
Box Office
$30.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
MO
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MO
- Revenue
- $30,441,738
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Hialeah Park Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Champ about?
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 B...
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is The Champ?
The Champ has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Champ released?
The Champ was released on July 7, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Champ?
The main cast of The Champ includes Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill.
Is The Champ worth watching?
The Champ has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 207 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.