The Champ

The Champ

The more you love... the harder you fight.

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.

US

Made in US

7/10

1979

Drama
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

As Billy

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

As Annie

Rick Schroder

Rick Schroder

As T.J.

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

As Jackie

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

As Mike

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

As Riley

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

As Dolly Kenyon

Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett

As Josie

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

As Georgie

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

As Charlie Goodman

Allan Miller

Allan Miller

As Whitey

Joe Tornatore

Joe Tornatore

As Hesh

Shirlee Kong

Shirlee Kong

As Donna Mae

Jeff Blum

Jeff Blum

As Jeffie

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

As Hoffmaster

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

As Bowers

Kristoff St. John

Kristoff St. John

As Sonny

Gina Gallego

Gina Gallego

As Cuban Girl

Jody Wilson

Jody Wilson

As Mrs. Riley

Reginal M. Toussaint

Reginal M. Toussaint

As Groom

Bob Gordon

Bob Gordon

As TV Reporter

Gene Picchi

Gene Picchi

As Dolly's Trainer

Anne Logan

Anne Logan

As Horse Owner

Bill Baldwin

Bill Baldwin

As Race Track Announcer

Rita Turner

Rita Turner

As Lady at the Rail

Dorothy Streisin

Dorothy Streisin

As Dolly's Guest

Lionel Dozier

Lionel Dozier

As Hot Walker

Charles W. Camac

Charles W. Camac

As Head Starter

David Peden

David Peden

As Ship's Captain

William Fuller

William Fuller

As Steward

Vanna Salviati

Vanna Salviati

As Pitch Lady

Maurice Pete Mitchell

Maurice Pete Mitchell

As Gambler

Ernesto Molinari

Ernesto Molinari

As Bar Patron

Robert Sutton

Robert Sutton

As Second Gambler

Philip Tuersky

Philip Tuersky

As Bartender

Micki Varro

Micki Varro

As Nikki

Geoff Marlowe

Geoff Marlowe

As Security Guard

George Stidham

George Stidham

As Exercise Rider

Willie White

Willie White

As Willie

Curtis Jackson

Curtis Jackson

As Sparring Partner

Wally Rose

Wally Rose

As Bowers' Manager

Dick Young

Dick Young

As Referee

Sonny Shields

Sonny Shields

As Bowers' Handler #1

Larry Duran

Larry Duran

As Bowers' Handler #2

Lars Hensen

Lars Hensen

As Ring Doctor

Jeff Temkin

Jeff Temkin

As Ring Announcer

Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez

Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez

As Boxer Corner Man

Ralph Gambina

Ralph Gambina

As Timekeeper

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