The Champ

The Champ (1979)

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

2h 1m

Drama

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.

Cast

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Billy

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Annie

Rick Schroder

Rick Schroder

T.J.

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Jackie

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Mike

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Riley

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Dolly Kenyon

Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett

Josie

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Georgie

Crew

Franco Zeffirelli

Franco Zeffirelli

Director

Walter Newman

Walter Newman

Writer

Fred Scheiwiller

Fred Scheiwiller

Stunts

Paul Baxley

Paul Baxley

Stunt Coordinator

Tom Steele

Tom Steele

Stunts

Jerry Summers

Jerry Summers

Stunts

Frances Marion

Frances Marion

Story

Dave Grusin

Dave Grusin

Original Music Composer

Fred J. Koenekamp

Fred J. Koenekamp

Director of Photography

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