The Champ (1979)
2h 1m
Running Time
July 7, 1979Release Date
The Champ (1979)
2h 1m
Running Time
July 7, 1979Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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 β 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.
Where to Watch.







Currently The Champ is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Spectrum On Demand
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Cast & Crew.

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

Joyce Robinson
CastingDirector

Anne Logan
Horse Owner

Bill Baldwin
Race Track Announcer

Rita Turner
Lady at the Rail

Dorothy Streisin
Dolly's Guest

Lionel Dozier
Hot Walker

Charles W. Camac
Head Starter

David Peden
Ship's Captain

William Fuller
Steward

Vanna Salviati
Pitch Lady

Maurice Pete Mitchell
Gambler

Ernesto Molinari
Bar Patron

Robert Sutton
Second Gambler

Philip Tuersky
Bartender

Micki Varro
Nikki

Geoff Marlowe
Security Guard

George Stidham
Exercise Rider

Willie White
Willie

Curtis Jackson
Sparring Partner

Wally Rose
Bowers' Manager

Dick Young
Referee

Sonny Shields
Bowers' Handler #1

Larry Duran
Bowers' Handler #2

Lars Hensen
Ring Doctor

Jeff Temkin
Ring Announcer

Joe Tornatore
Hesh

Walter Newman
Writer

Franco Zeffirelli
Director

Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator

Fred Scheiwiller
Stunts

Jerry Summers
Stunts

Tom Steele
Stunts

Frances Marion
Story / Original Story

Michael J. Sheridan
Editor

Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography

Dyson Lovell
Producer

Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer

Jerry Jost
Sound

Aaron Rochin
Sound

Sam Christensen
Casting

Rich Valesko
Property Master

Harry V. Lojewski
Music Supervisor

Mike Benson
Camera Operator

Richard Lane
Assistant Editor

Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design

Doris Grau
Script Supervisor

John Riordan
Sound Editor

Eric A. Sears
Assistant Editor

Maurice Vaccarino
Unit Production Manager

Herman A. Blumenthal
Production Design

James W. Payne
Set Decoration

Don Morgan
Unit Publicist

Steve Wever
Still Photographer

Elliott Marks
Still Photographer

Joe Tuley
Music Editor

David Silver
Assistant Director

William L. McCaughey
Sound

Lee Harman
Makeup Artist

Michael Corsentino
Hairstylist

Joyce Agu
Casting
Media.








Details.
Release DateJuly 7, 1979
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 1m
Box Office$30,441,738
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
boxer
sport
boxing
gambling
alcoholic
single father
racetrack
father son relationship
retired prizefighter
Wiki.
The Champ is a 1979 American neo noir drama sports film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and a remake of the 1931 Academy Award-winning film of the same name directed by King Vidor. It stars Jon Voight as Billy Flynn, a former boxer who attempts to support his son (Ricky Schroder) and reconcile with his ex-wife (Faye Dunaway) by fighting in the ring again.
The film is the last featuring Joan Blondell to be released during her lifetime.
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