The Champ

2h 1min

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.

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Hialeah Park Studios

Cast

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Dolly Kenyon
Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Charlie Goodman
Jeff Blum

Jeff Blum

Jeffie
Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Hoffmaster
Gina Gallego

Gina Gallego

Cuban Girl
Jody Wilson

Jody Wilson

Mrs. Riley
Bob Gordon

Bob Gordon

TV Reporter
Gene Picchi

Gene Picchi

Dolly's Trainer
Anne Logan

Anne Logan

Horse Owner
Bill Baldwin

Bill Baldwin

Race Track Announcer
Rita Turner

Rita Turner

Lady at the Rail
Dorothy Streisin

Dorothy Streisin

Dolly's Guest
Lionel Dozier

Lionel Dozier

Hot Walker
Charles W. Camac

Charles W. Camac

Head Starter
David Peden

David Peden

Ship's Captain
Vanna Salviati

Vanna Salviati

Pitch Lady
Robert Sutton

Robert Sutton

Second Gambler
Geoff Marlowe

Geoff Marlowe

Security Guard
George Stidham

George Stidham

Exercise Rider
Curtis Jackson

Curtis Jackson

Sparring Partner
Wally Rose

Wally Rose

Bowers' Manager
Dick Young

Dick Young

Referee
Sonny Shields

Sonny Shields

Bowers' Handler #1
Larry Duran

Larry Duran

Bowers' Handler #2
Lars Hensen

Lars Hensen

Ring Doctor
Jeff Temkin

Jeff Temkin

Ring Announcer

Release date

7th Jul 1979

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English