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The Champ is a 1931 American pre-Code film starring Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper and directed by King Vidor from a screenplay by Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins and Wanda Tuchock. The picture tells the story of a washed-up alcoholic boxer (Beery) attempting to put his life back together for the sake of his young son (Cooper).
The Champ: Directed by King Vidor. With Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates. An alcoholic ex-boxer struggles to provide a good living for his son.
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- Drama, Family, Sport
- King Vidor
- 1931-11-21
The Champ is a 1979 American neo noir drama sports film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and a remake of the 1931 Academy Award -winning film of the same name directed by King Vidor.
The Champ (1931) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A broken-down prizefighter battles to keep custody of his son. Cast & Crew. Read More. King Vidor. Director. Wallace Beery. [Andy] Champ [Purcell] Jackie Cooper. Dink [Purcell]
- King Vidor, Red Golden
- Wallace Beery
Nov 19, 2007 · MGM tried to outdo itself with The Champ (1979), the first official remake of its Oscar®:-winning hit from 1931. Originally, Wallace Beery had starred as the washed-up boxer who returns to the ring to build a better life for his loving son (Jackie Cooper).
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Jon Voight
Apr 4, 1979 · Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway and Ricky Schroder star in this poignant story about a one-time boxing champ who is forced to return to the ring in order to maintain custody of his eight-year-old son. Voight plays Billy Flynn, an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling.
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