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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.
- $13 million
- Larry Groupé
- August 24, 2007
Aug 24, 2007 · Resurrecting the Champ: Directed by Rod Lurie. With Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris, Dakota Goyo. Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away.
- (21K)
- Drama, Sport
- Rod Lurie
- 2007-08-24
A sports reporter (Hartnett) uncovers the story of a former boxer (Jackson) who claims to be a legend. Critics and audiences praise Jackson's performance, but criticize the script and the ending of this 2007 drama.
- (119)
- Rod Lurie
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Aug 23, 2007 · A sportswriter (Josh Hartnett) meets a homeless ex-boxer (Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to be the former heavyweight champion of the world. The film is inspired by the true story of Bob Satterfield, who was a Golden Gloves champion and a contender for Marciano.
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
A young journalist investigates the story of a homeless man who claims to be a former heavyweight boxing legend and his own personal journey of redemption and discovery. The film explores themes of identity, authenticity, and legacy in a sports and family drama.
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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 ...
