The Champ

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

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.

Cast

Jon Voight

Billy

Faye Dunaway

Annie

Rick Schroder

T.J.

Jack Warden

Jackie

Arthur Hill

Mike

Strother Martin

Riley

Joan Blondell

Dolly Kenyon

Mary Jo Catlett

Josie

Elisha Cook Jr.

Georgie

Stefan Gierasch

Charlie Goodman

Crew

Franco Zeffirelli

Director

Fred Scheiwiller

Stunts

Paul Baxley

Stunt Coordinator

Tom Steele

Stunts

Jerry Summers

Stunts

Frances Marion

Story

Dave Grusin

Original Music Composer

Fred J. Koenekamp

Director of Photography

Michael J. Sheridan

Editor

Dyson Lovell

Producer

Clips & Videos

The Champ ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered

The Champ 1979 (Trailor)