United States / Mar 20, 1979
The more you love... the harder you fight.
2h 1min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mary Jo Catlett | Josie |
| Elisha Cook Jr. | Georgie |
| Stefan Gierasch | Charlie Goodman |
| Allan Miller | Whitey |
| Joe Tornatore | Hesh |
| Shirlee Kong | Donna Mae |
| Jeff Blum | Jeffie |
| Dana Elcar | Hoffmaster |
| Randall 'Tex' Cobb | Bowers |
| Kristoff St. John | Sonny |
| Gina Gallego | Cuban Girl |
| Jody Wilson | Mrs. Riley |
| Reginal M. Toussaint | Groom |
| Bob Gordon | TV Reporter |
| Gene Picchi | Dolly's Trainer |
| Anne Logan | Horse Owner |
| Bill Baldwin | Race Track Announcer |
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| Rita Turner | Lady at the Rail |
| Dorothy Streisin | Dolly's Guest |
| Lionel Dozier | Hot Walker |
| Charles W. Camac | Head Starter |
| David Peden | Ship's Captain |
| William Fuller | Steward |
| Vanna Salviati | Pitch Lady |
| Maurice Pete Mitchell | Gambler |
| Ernesto Molinari | Bar Patron |
| Robert Sutton | Second Gambler |
| Philip Tuersky | Bartender |
| Micki Varro | Nikki |
| Geoff Marlowe | Security Guard |
| George Stidham | Exercise Rider |
| Willie White | Willie |
| Curtis Jackson | Sparring Partner |
| Wally Rose | Bowers' Manager |
| Dick Young | Referee |
| Sonny Shields | Bowers' Handler #1 |
| Larry Duran | Bowers' Handler #2 |
| Lars Hensen | Ring Doctor |
| Jeff Temkin | Ring Announcer |
| Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez | Boxer Corner Man |
| Ralph Gambina | Timekeeper |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Champ |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios |
| Release date | 7 luglio 1979 |
| Production | Dyson Lovell |
| Writer | Frances Marion, Walter Newman |
| Casting | Joyce Agu, Sam Christensen |
| Editing | Michael J. Sheridan, Richard Lane, Eric A. Sears |
| Cinematography | Fred J. Koenekamp, Elliott Marks, Mike Benson, Steve Wever |
| Assistant directors | David Silver, Franco Zeffirelli, Doris Grau |
| Camera operators | Mike Benson, Fred J. Koenekamp, Elliott Marks, Steve Wever |
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| Additional photography | Fred J. Koenekamp, Elliott Marks, Mike Benson, Steve Wever |
| Production design | Herman A. Blumenthal, James W. Payne, Rich Valesko |
| Art direction | James W. Payne, Rich Valesko, Herman A. Blumenthal |
| Set decoration | James W. Payne, Rich Valesko, Herman A. Blumenthal |
| Stunts | Paul Baxley, Tom Steele, Jerry Summers, Fred Scheiwiller |
| Music | Dave Grusin, Joe Tuley, John Riordan, Michael J. Kohut, Harry V. Lojewski, William L. McCaughey, Aaron Rochin, Jerry Jost |
| Sound | Dave Grusin, Joe Tuley, John Riordan, Michael J. Kohut, Harry V. Lojewski, William L. McCaughey, Aaron Rochin, Jerry Jost |
| Costume design | Theoni V. Aldredge, Lee Harman, Robert Dawn, Michael Corsentino |
| Makeup | Lee Harman, Robert Dawn, Michael Corsentino, Theoni V. Aldredge |
| Hairstyling | Lee Harman, Robert Dawn, Michael Corsentino, Theoni V. Aldredge |
| Revenue | 30.441.738 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Japan / Jul 07, 1979 / G
United States / Jul 10, 1979
France / Sep 12, 1979
Germany / Oct 25, 1979 / 12
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Netherlands / Jan 17, 1980 / 6
Thailand / May 01, 1981
Physical media
Netherlands / Mar 23, 2015 / 6 / DVD
TV
Netherlands / Jan 30, 2004 / 6 / Nederland 1
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