The Champ

7.029

121 minutes

7/7/1979

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.

Cast List

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