
The Champ

The more you love... the harder you fight.
- 1979
- 2h 1m
- Drama
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Score (1980)
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Box office
Grossed $30.4M worldwide
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Based on
Based on The Champ
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Setting
Set in Florida
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Music
Music by Dave Grusin
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Fred Koenekamp
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Frances MarionStory
- Walter NewmanScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 7, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Revenue
- $30.4M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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