The Champ
“The more you love... the harder you fight.”
Synopsis
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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The Champ ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-07
Top Cast
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Jon Voight
Billy
Faye Dunaway
Annie
Ricky 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
Joe Tornatore
Hesh
Shirlee Kong
Donna Mae
Jeff Blum
Jeffie
Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Bowers
Kristoff St. John
Sonny
Gina Gallego
Cuban Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Newman
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Champ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Walter Newman, Frances Marion
Dave Grusin
Fred J. Koenekamp
Michael J. Sheridan
Dyson Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Michael J. Sheridan
Editor
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Herman A. Blumenthal
Production Design
Walter Newman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Champ
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What is The Champ about?
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.
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in The Champ?
The principal cast of The Champ includes Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill.
When was The Champ released and how long is it?
The Champ was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did The Champ make at the box office?
The Champ grossed $30.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Champ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Champ was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Champ?
The Champ holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).