Resurrecting the Champ
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
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Resurrecting the Champ
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 14, 2007
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
Resurrecting the Champ
Production Companies
Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures, Alberta Film Entertainment
Director
Rod Lurie
Description
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.