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The Champ

70 %|Jul 10, 1979|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Walter Newman
Writer
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Michael J. Sheridan
Editor
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Lee Harman
Makeup Artist
Harry V. Lojewski
Music Supervisor

Cast

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Joan Blondell
Dolly Kenyon
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Stefan Gierasch
Charlie Goodman
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Jeff Blum
Jeffie
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Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster
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Gina Gallego
Cuban Girl
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Jody Wilson
Mrs. Riley
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Bob Gordon
TV Reporter
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Gene Picchi
Dolly's Trainer
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Anne Logan
Horse Owner
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Bill Baldwin
Race Track Announcer
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Rita Turner
Lady at the Rail
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Dorothy Streisin
Dolly's Guest
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Lionel Dozier
Hot Walker
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Charles W. Camac
Head Starter
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David Peden
Ship's Captain
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Vanna Salviati
Pitch Lady
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Robert Sutton
Second Gambler
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Geoff Marlowe
Security Guard
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George Stidham
Exercise Rider
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Curtis Jackson
Sparring Partner
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Wally Rose
Bowers' Manager
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Dick Young
Referee
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Sonny Shields
Bowers' Handler #1
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Larry Duran
Bowers' Handler #2
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Lars Hensen
Ring Doctor
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Jeff Temkin
Ring Announcer