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.
Release Date:
1979-07-07
Runtime:
121 minutes
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Starring:
Jon Voight
as Billy
Faye Dunaway
as Annie
Rick Schroder
as T.J.
Jack Warden
as Jackie
Arthur Hill
as Mike
Strother Martin
as Riley
Joan Blondell
as Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett
as Josie
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Georgie
Stefan Gierasch
as Charlie Goodman
Allan Miller
as Whitey
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Joe Tornatore
as Hesh
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Shirlee Kong
as Donna Mae
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Jeff Blum
as Jeffie
Dana Elcar
as Hoffmaster
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
as Bowers
Kristoff St. John
as Sonny
Gina Gallego
as Cuban Girl
Jody Wilson
as Mrs. Riley
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Reginal M. Toussaint
as Groom
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Bob Gordon
as TV Reporter
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Gene Picchi
as Dolly's Trainer
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Anne Logan
as Horse Owner
Bill Baldwin
as Race Track Announcer
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Rita Turner
as Lady at the Rail
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Dorothy Streisin
as Dolly's Guest
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Lionel Dozier
as Hot Walker
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Charles W. Camac
as Head Starter
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David Peden
as Ship's Captain
William Fuller
as Steward