The Champ (1979)

07/07/1979 (US) • 2h 1m

Drama

The more you love... the harder you fight.

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$30,441,738.00

Keywords

sports

gambling

boxer

remake

alcoholic

single father

racetrack

alcoholic father

mother child separation

boxing

father son relationship

retired prizefighter

mother son reunion

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