The Champ (1979)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $30,441,738.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.671 |
Directed By
Franco Zeffirelli
Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Walter Newman
Paul Baxley
Tom Steele
Jerry Summers
Fred Scheiwiller
Frances Marion
Dave Grusin
Dyson Lovell
Fred J. Koenekamp
Michael J. Sheridan
Elliott Marks
Joe Tuley
David Silver
John Riordan
Michael J. Kohut
Doris Grau
James W. Payne
Rich Valesko
Joyce Agu
Lee Harman
Robert Dawn
Maurice Vaccarino
Harry V. Lojewski
Don Morgan
Richard Lane
Sam Christensen
Michael Corsentino
Herman A. Blumenthal
William L. McCaughey
Aaron Rochin
Mike Benson
Theoni V. Aldredge
Eric A. Sears
Steve Wever
Jerry Jost
TOP 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
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
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