Top Cast
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Shelley Winters
Sarah Wurble
Keenan Wynn
Willy Wurble
Dewey Martin
Daniel Norson
Earl Holliman
Happy Jackfield
Dave O'Brien
Luke MacWade
Charles Bronson
Sixty Jubel
Yvette Duguay
Blossom
Frank Richards
J.B. Backett
Jack Kruschen
Andrews
Paul Bryar
Ring Announcer
Dick Haynes
Reporter
Louis Mason
Hotel Clerk
Dan White
Baptist Minister
Howard Wright
Mr. Robinson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Memphis, Tennessee
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred M. Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Cohn
- Original Score
- Conrad Salinger
- Original Title
- Tennessee Champ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred M. Wilcox
Art Cohn, Eustace Cockrell
Conrad Salinger
George J. Folsey
Ben Lewis
Sol Baer Fielding
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Lewis
Editor
Sol Baer Fielding
Producer
Conrad Salinger
Original Music Composer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Fred M. Wilcox
Director
Art Cohn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Champ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tennessee Champ about?
A boxer desperate for money falls in with a shady promoter.
Who directed Tennessee Champ?
Tennessee Champ was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Who stars in Tennessee Champ?
The principal cast of Tennessee Champ includes Shelley Winters, Keenan Wynn, Dewey Martin, Earl Holliman, Dave O'Brien.
When was Tennessee Champ released and how long is it?
Tennessee Champ was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Tennessee Champ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tennessee Champ was composed by Conrad Salinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tennessee Champ?
Tennessee Champ holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).