The Champ
"The knockout picture of the year!"
Originally released in 1931. The Champ is a drama/family film. directed by King Vidor. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, and Irene Rich
Synopsis
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (58 votes)
Budget
$356K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
4.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wallace Beery
as Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie Cooper
as Dink Purcell
Irene Rich
as Linda Carleton
Roscoe Ates
as Sponge
Edward Brophy
as Tim
Hale Hamilton
as Tony Carleton
Jesse Scott
as Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones
as Mary Lou Carleton
Dannie Mac Grant
as Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
as Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $356,000
- Revenue
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Champ about?
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ was directed by King Vidor.
How long is The Champ?
The Champ has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Champ released?
The Champ was released on November 21, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Champ?
The main cast of The Champ includes Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates, Edward Brophy.