The Champ

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
PG
1979    2h 1mDrama, Family,
6.840%81%
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.

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Cast of The Champ

  • 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
  • Anne LoganHorse Owner
  • Bill BaldwinRace Track Announcer
  • Rita TurnerLady at the Rail
  • Dorothy StreisinDolly's Guest
  • Lionel DozierHot Walker
  • Charles W. CamacHead Starter
  • David PedenShip's Captain
  • William FullerSteward
  • Vanna SalviatiPitch Lady
  • Maurice Pete MitchellGambler
  • Ernesto MolinariBar Patron
  • Robert SuttonSecond Gambler
  • Philip TuerskyBartender
  • Micki VarroNikki
  • Geoff MarloweSecurity Guard
  • George StidhamExercise Rider
  • Willie WhiteWillie
  • Curtis JacksonSparring Partner
  • Wally RoseBowers' Manager
  • Dick YoungReferee
  • Sonny ShieldsBowers' Handler #1
  • Larry DuranBowers' Handler #2
  • Lars HensenRing Doctor
  • Jeff TemkinRing Announcer
  • Joe TornatoreHesh

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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