The Champ

The Champ

1979
2h 1min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    July 1979
    Runtime
    2h 1min
    Director
    Revenue
    $30,441,738
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
Cast

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