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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. It stars Jon Voight as Billy Flynn, a former boxer who attempts to support his son ( Ricky Schroder ) and reconcile with his ex-wife ( Faye Dunaway ) by fighting in ...
- $8 million
- Dyson Lovell
Apr 4, 1979 · The Champ: Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden. Billy Flynn is an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of his young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.
- (9K)
- Franco Zeffirelli
- PG
- Drama, Sport
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.
Champ, The (1979) - (Original Trailer) A washed-up prizefighter (Jon Voight) struggles to keep his son (Ricky Schroder) in The Champ (1979), a remake of the 1931 drama.
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Jon Voight
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The world looks at Billy Flynn and sees a has-been who seemingly never was, an ex-boxing champion slammed to the mat years ago by booze and gambling. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
About this movie. arrow_forward. Jon Voight plays Billy Flynn, an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of Flynn's young son begins trying to lure...
