sports,gambling,boxer,alcoholic,single father,racetrack,boxing,father son relationship,retired prizefighter

The Champ (1979)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Franco Zeffirelli
  • Profile picture of Jon Voight
    Billy Jon Voight
  • Profile picture of Faye Dunaway
    Annie Faye Dunaway
  • Profile picture of Rick Schroder
    T.J. Rick Schroder
  • Profile picture of Jack Warden
    Jackie Jack Warden
  • Profile picture of Arthur Hill
    Mike Arthur Hill
  • Profile picture of Strother Martin
    Riley Strother Martin
  • Profile picture of Joan Blondell
    Dolly Kenyon Joan Blondell
  • Profile picture of Mary Jo Catlett
    Josie Mary Jo Catlett

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Keywords

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  • gambling
  • boxer
  • alcoholic
  • single father
  • racetrack
  • boxing
  • father son relationship
  • retired prizefighter