The Champ (1979)

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

• Drama

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.

Rating

7 / 10 (218 votes)

Release date

July 7, 1979

Runtime

2h 01m

Language

English

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Status

Released