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The Champ

1979 · 121 min · Director: Franco Zeffirelli

The Champ (1979) is a drama film, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. It stars Jon Voight and Faye Dunaway. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 121-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What The Champ Is About

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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What is The Champ about?

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.

Where can I watch The Champ?

The Champ is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Champ?

The Champ runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).

When did The Champ come out?

The Champ was released in 1979.

Who directed The Champ?

The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

Who stars in The Champ?

The Champ stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden.

What is The Champ's rating?

The Champ holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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