The Champ (1979) The Champ

The Champ ★½ 1979 (PG) An exfighter with a weakness for gambling and drinking is forced to return to the ring in an attempt to keep custody of his son. Excessive sentiment may cause cringing. Remake of the 1931 classic. 121m/C VHS, Wide. Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill, Strother Martin, Joan Blondell, Elisha Cook Jr.; Director: Franco Zeffirelli; Writer: Fred W. Koenekamp; Cameo: Dave Grusin.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1979
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 121
Display Color
Formats VHS, Wide.
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Strother Martin
Actor Rick Schroder
Actor Elisha Cook Jr.
Actor Jack Warden
Actor Joan Blondell
Actor Faye Dunaway
Actor Jon Voight
Actor Arthur Hill
Cameo Dave Grusin
Cinematographer Fred W. Koenekamp
Director Franco Zeffirelli