The Champ (1979)
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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Worldwide
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Domestic DistributorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Domestic Opening$1,972,684
Earliest Release DateApril 4, 1979
(Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 1 min
GenresDrama
Sport
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Franco Zeffirelli | Director |
| Frances Marion | Writer |
| Walter Newman | Writer |
| Dyson Lovell | Producer |
| Dave Grusin | Composer |
| Fred J. Koenekamp | Cinematographer |
| Michael J. Sheridan | Editor |
| Herman A. Blumenthal | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Jon Voight | |
| Faye Dunaway | |
| Ricky Schroder | |
| Jack Warden |
