The Champ

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
PG
1979    2h 1mDrama, Sport,
6.840%81%7.0
Billy Flynn is an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of his young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.
  • Jon VoightBilly
  • Faye DunawayAnnie
  • Rick SchroderT.J.
  • Jack WardenJackie
  • Arthur HillMike
  • Strother MartinRiley
  • Joan BlondellDolly Kenyon
  • Mary Jo CatlettJosie
  • Elisha Cook Jr.Georgie
  • Stefan GieraschCharlie Goodman
  • Allan MillerWhitey
  • Jeff BlumJeffie
  • Dana ElcarHoffmaster
  • Randall "Tex" CobbBowers
  • Kristoff St. JohnSonny
  • Gina GallegoCuban Girl
  • Jody WilsonMrs. Riley
  • Reginal M. ToussaintGroom
  • Bob GordonTV Reporter
  • Gene PicchiDolly's Trainer

The Champ Ratings & Reviews

  • Spankie70January 31, 2025
    this is a movie that made me cry like a .... when i saw it back in the day .. and i just did a rewatch and its still fked me over ...i was crying AGAIN ... so a life drama that will spank you until you cry ... but i loved this movie ... GREAT actors .. and the story is just insane good :)

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The Champ Trivia

The Champ was released on April 4, 1979.

The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

The Champ has a runtime of 2 hr 1 min.

The Champ was produced by Dyson Lovell.

The key characters in The Champ are Billy (Jon Voight), Annie (Faye Dunaway), T.J. (Rick Schroder).

The Champ is rated PG.

The Champ is a Drama, Sport, Family film.

The Champ has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.

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