The Champ
1979/07/07 • Released • English
The more you love... the harder you fight.
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.
Director : Franco Zeffirelli
Casts
Jon Voight
Billy
Faye Dunaway
Annie
Rick Schroder
T.J.
Jack Warden
Jackie
Arthur Hill
Mike
Strother Martin
Riley
Joan Blondell
Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett
Josie
Elisha Cook Jr.
Georgie
Stefan Gierasch
Charlie Goodman
Allan Miller
Whitey
Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster
Randall "Tex" Cobb
Bowers
Kristoff St. John
Sonny
Gina Gallego
Cuban Girl
Jody Wilson
Mrs. Riley
Bill Baldwin
Race Track Announcer
William Fuller
Steward
Joe Tornatore
Hesh
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