Ex-Champ
“HE COULD STILL SMACK 'EM DOWN...AND HE DID!”
Synopsis
A former prizefighter tries to help his son pay off his gambling debts.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Tom 'Gunner' Grey
Tom Brown
Bob Hill
Nan Grey
Joan Grey
William Frawley
Mushy Harrington
Constance Moore
Doris Courtney
Donald Briggs
Jeffrey Grey
Samuel S. Hinds
Edward P. Nash
Thurston Hall
Mr. Courtney
Marc Lawrence
Bill Crosle
Charles Halton
Trilby
Ernie Adams
Street Cleaner
John Butler
Announcer
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Olsen, Welterweight Champ
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Bellhop
Nick Copeland
Official
Clyde Dilson
Official
John Dilson
Lawton
Joseph Glick
Minor Role
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Gottlieb, Edmund L. Hartmann, Gordon Kahn
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Ex-Champ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Alex Gottlieb, Edmund L. Hartmann, Gordon Kahn
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Elwood Bredell
Bernard W. Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Alex Gottlieb
Writer
Edmund L. Hartmann
Writer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ex-Champ.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ex-Champ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ex-Champ about?
A former prizefighter tries to help his son pay off his gambling debts.
Who directed Ex-Champ?
Ex-Champ was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Ex-Champ?
The principal cast of Ex-Champ includes Victor McLaglen, Tom Brown, Nan Grey, William Frawley, Constance Moore.
When was Ex-Champ released and how long is it?
Ex-Champ was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Ex-Champ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ex-Champ was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ex-Champ?
Ex-Champ holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).