Summary
The Champ is an American film first released in 1979,
directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
The film stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden and Arthur Hill.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Franco Zeffirelli
- Script: Frances Marion, Walter Newman
- Photo: Fred J. Koenekamp
- Music: Dave Grusin
- 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), 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), 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 Morelli (Bar Patron), Robert Ray 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), Levi Forte (Boxer in Gym), Tremel James (Billy’s Sparring Partner), Christine Page (Race horse owner), Dana Winseman (Ring Side Photographer)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 121 min

Drama / Sport






