The more you love... the harder you fight.
70% Match19792h 1m
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.
Cast: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill, Strother Martin
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About The Champ
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.
Popularity
3.3
Revenue
$30,441,738
Release
Jul 7, 1979
Genres
Drama
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Hialeah Park Studios
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Keywords
sportsgamblingboxerremakealcoholicsingle fatherracetrackalcoholic fathermother child separationboxingfather son relationshipretired prizefightermother son reunion