The Champ

The Champ (1979) is a drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli rated 7.0/10.

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

Allan Miller

Whitey

Joe Tornatore

Hesh