Resurrecting the Champ

"Based on a true story, that was based on a lie."

Aug 24 2007 PG-13 1h 52m
Drama, Sport

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

Plot

A young journalist comes to the aid of a homeless man who claims he is a former heavy weight title contender. Seeing a chance to redeem his struggling career, the writer's story of the champ's life raises questions about the past that will threaten all he holds dear.

Written by

Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett, J.R. Moehringer

Directed by

Rod Lurie

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Alberta Film Entertainment, Phoenix Pictures, Yari Film Group, Battleplan Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

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Scores
# of Votes
21,537
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA