The Champ

The story

Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.

Cast

J Jon VoightBilly F Faye DunawayAnnie R Ricky SchroderT.J. J Jack WardenJackie A Arthur HillMike S Strother MartinRiley J Joan BlondellDolly Kenyon M Mary Jo CatlettJosie E Elisha Cook Jr.Georgie S Stefan GieraschCharlie Goodman A Allan MillerWhitey J Joe TornatoreHesh

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S Shirlee KongDonna Mae J Jeff BlumJeffie D Dana ElcarHoffmaster R Randall 'Tex' CobbBowers K Kristoff St. JohnSonny G Gina GallegoCuban Girl J Jody WilsonMrs. Riley R Reginal M. ToussaintGroom B Bob GordonTV Reporter G Gene PicchiDolly's Trainer A Anne LoganHorse Owner B Bill BaldwinRace Track Announcer R Rita TurnerLady at the Rail D Dorothy StreisinDolly's Guest L Lionel DozierHot Walker C Charles W. CamacHead Starter D David PedenShip's Captain W William FullerSteward V Vanna SalviatiPitch Lady M Maurice Pete MitchellGambler E Ernesto MolinariBar Patron R Robert SuttonSecond Gambler P Philip TuerskyBartender M Micki VarroNikki G Geoff MarloweSecurity Guard G George StidhamExercise Rider W Willie WhiteWillie C Curtis JacksonSparring Partner W Wally RoseBowers' Manager D Dick YoungReferee S Sonny ShieldsBowers' Handler #1 L Larry DuranBowers' Handler #2 L Lars HensenRing Doctor J Jeff TemkinRing Announcer E Eddie 'El Annimal' LopezBoxer Corner Man R Ralph GambinaTimekeeper