The Champ

"The more you love... the harder you fight."

Apr 4 1979 PG 2h 1m
Drama, Sport

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.

Plot

Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway and Ricky Schroder star in this poignant story about a one-time boxing champ who is forced to return to the ring in order to maintain custody of his eight-year-old son. Voight plays Billy Flynn, an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of Flynn's young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.

Written by

Frances Marion, Walter Newman

Directed by

Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hialeah Park Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 8 nominations total

Trailers
The Champ Trailer 1979
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Scores
# of Votes
9,879
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
38
Popularity
NA