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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. Based on a true article, the film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett and Kathryn Morris.
- (21K)
- Drama, Sport
- Rod Lurie
- 2007-08-24
A sports drama about a reporter (Josh Hartnett) who uncovers the story of a former boxer (Samuel L. Jackson) who faked his death. See the critics' and audience's ratings, the cast and crew, the trailer, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
- (119)
- Rod Lurie
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Aug 23, 2007 · A sportswriter (Josh Hartnett) befriends a homeless ex-boxer (Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to be a former contender. The film is inspired by a true story and explores the themes of journalism, identity and redemption.
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...
- 112 min
- 343.3K
- YouTube Movies
A young journalist befriends 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.
Resurrecting the Champ. 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.
