Movie · 1979

The Champ

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

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Sports melodrama Father son bond Working class struggle Redemptive comeback Custody conflict Self destructive parent

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Release
1979
Runtime
121 min

Synopsis

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.

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