The Champ
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Champ
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 7, 1979
Runtime
2h 1m
Genres
Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Champ
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Revenue
$30,441,738
Description
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
