

The Champ
"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.
Movie Details
Revenue
$30.4M
$30,441,738
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Key Crew

Franco Zeffirelli
Director

Frances Marion
Story

Dyson Lovell
Producer
Cast

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
Jeff Blum
Jeffie

Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster

Randall "Tex" Cobb
Bowers

Kristoff St. John
Sonny

Gina Gallego
Cuban Girl

Jody Wilson
Mrs. Riley
Reginal M. Toussaint
Groom
Bob Gordon
TV Reporter
Gene Picchi
Dolly's Trainer