The Champ (1979)

The more you love... the harder you fight.

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 (48)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jon Voight

Billy

Faye Dunaway

Annie

Ricky 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

J

Joe Tornatore

Hesh

S

Shirlee Kong

Donna Mae

J

Jeff Blum

Jeffie

Dana Elcar

Hoffmaster

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Bowers

Kristoff St. John

Sonny

Gina Gallego

Cuban Girl

Jody Wilson

Mrs. Riley

R

Reginal M. Toussaint

Groom

B

Bob Gordon

TV Reporter

G

Gene Picchi

Dolly's Trainer

A

Anne Logan

Horse Owner

Bill Baldwin

Race Track Announcer

R

Rita Turner

Lady at the Rail

D

Dorothy Streisin

Dolly's Guest

L

Lionel Dozier

Hot Walker

C

Charles W. Camac

Head Starter

D

David Peden

Ship's Captain

William Fuller

Steward

V

Vanna Salviati

Pitch Lady

M

Maurice Pete Mitchell

Gambler

E

Ernesto Molinari

Bar Patron

R

Robert Sutton

Second Gambler

P

Philip Tuersky

Bartender

M

Micki Varro

Nikki

G

Geoff Marlowe

Security Guard

G

George Stidham

Exercise Rider

W

Willie White

Willie

C

Curtis Jackson

Sparring Partner

W

Wally Rose

Bowers' Manager

D

Dick Young

Referee

S

Sonny Shields

Bowers' Handler #1

L

Larry Duran

Bowers' Handler #2

L

Lars Hensen

Ring Doctor

J

Jeff Temkin

Ring Announcer

E

Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez

Boxer Corner Man

R

Ralph Gambina

Timekeeper

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