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Where to watch “The Champ” (1979) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
Here’s what to expect from “ (1979), without spoilers.
It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 121 minutes.
Top billed names include Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden.
Age rating/certification can vary by country; check your local provider listing.
Topics & keywords
sports, gambling, boxer, remake, alcoholic, single father, racetrack, alcoholic father, mother child separation, boxing, father son relationship, retired prizefighter
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Plot
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.
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