The Champ

Franco Zeffirelli
1979-07-07

The more you love... the harder you fight.
7
121 min

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

Name Character Team
Jon Voight Billy Unowned
Faye Dunaway Annie Unowned
Rick Schroder T.J. Unowned
Jack Warden Jackie Unowned
Arthur Hill Mike Unowned
Strother Martin Riley Unowned
Joan Blondell Dolly Kenyon Unowned
Mary Jo Catlett Josie Unowned
Elisha Cook Jr. Georgie Unowned
Stefan Gierasch Charlie Goodman Unowned
Allan Miller Whitey Unowned
Jeff Blum Jeffie Unowned
Dana Elcar Hoffmaster Unowned
Randall "Tex" Cobb Bowers Unowned
Kristoff St. John Sonny Unowned
Gina Gallego Cuban Girl Unowned
Jody Wilson Mrs. Riley Unowned
Reginal M. Toussaint Groom Unowned
Bob Gordon TV Reporter Unowned
Gene Picchi Dolly's Trainer Unowned
Anne Logan Horse Owner Unowned
Bill Baldwin Race Track Announcer Unowned
Rita Turner Lady at the Rail Unowned
Dorothy Streisin Dolly's Guest Unowned
Lionel Dozier Hot Walker Unowned
Charles W. Camac Head Starter Unowned
David Peden Ship's Captain Unowned
William Fuller Steward Unowned
Vanna Salviati Pitch Lady Unowned
Maurice Pete Mitchell Gambler Unowned
Ernesto Molinari Bar Patron Unowned
Robert Sutton Second Gambler Unowned
Philip Tuersky Bartender Unowned
Micki Varro Nikki Unowned
Geoff Marlowe Security Guard Unowned
George Stidham Exercise Rider Unowned
Willie White Willie Unowned
Curtis Jackson Sparring Partner Unowned
Wally Rose Bowers' Manager Unowned
Dick Young Referee Unowned
Sonny Shields Bowers' Handler #1 Unowned
Larry Duran Bowers' Handler #2 Unowned
Lars Hensen Ring Doctor Unowned
Jeff Temkin Ring Announcer Unowned
Joe Tornatore Hesh Unowned