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Resurrecting the Champ is a 2007 American sports drama film directed by Rod Lurie and written by Michael Bortman and Allison Burnett, based on a Los Angeles Times Magazine article entitled "Resurrecting the Champ" by J. R. Moehringer.
Aug 24, 2007 · A drama about a journalist who uncovers the truth behind a boxing legend's story. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, and Alan Alda, based on a true article by J.R. Moehringer.
- (21K)
- Drama, Sport
- Rod Lurie
- 2007-08-24
A young journalist helps a homeless man who claims to be a former boxing legend, but soon discovers his story is not what it seems. The film explores themes of identity, family, and journalistic ethics in a sports drama.
Aug 24, 2007 · A sports reporter (Josh Hartnett) uncovers the story of a former boxer (Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to be alive after being declared dead. Watch the trailer and read critics' reviews of this 2007 drama film.
- (119)
- Rod Lurie
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Aug 24, 2007 · 1h 52m. By Stephen Holden. Aug. 24, 2007. “Resurrecting the Champ” is a cautionary fable that every journalistic go-getter dreaming of front-page bylines would do well to heed. Though the...
- Stephen Holden
- Rod Lurie
Struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan (Josh Hartnett, "Lucky Number Slevin") encounters a homeless man who calls himself "Champ" (Samuel L. Jackson, "Pulp Fiction") only to discover that he is one-time boxing champion Battling Bob Satterfield. In his journey to uncover the truth, Erik must reexamine his own life and his relationship with his ...
Aug 23, 2007 · A sportswriter (Josh Hartnett) befriends a homeless ex-boxer (Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to be a former contender. Based on a true story, the film explores the themes of journalism, identity and redemption.
