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The Champ (1931)

NR · 1931-11-21 · 1h 26m · EN
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The knockout picture of the year!

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

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King VidorDirectorFrances MarionWriter
Budget
$356K
Box office
$1.6M

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Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryAndy 'Champ' PurcellJackie CooperJackie CooperDink PurcellIrene RichIrene RichLinda CarletonRoscoe AtesRoscoe AtesSpongeEdward BrophyEdward BrophyTimHale HamiltonHale HamiltonTony CarletonJesse ScottJesse ScottJonahMarcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesMary Lou CarletonDannie Mac GrantDannie Mac GrantBoy Taunting Dink (uncredited)Frank HagneyFrank HagneyMexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)Dell HendersonDell HendersonThe Doctor (uncredited)Tom McGuireTom McGuireLos Angeles Promoter (uncredited)

Keywords

Father son relationshipAlcoholicSportsSingle fatherBoxingFighterGamblingPrizefightDivorced parentsRacetrack

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · Alcoholic · SportsDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference228038Actor preference112456 · 112950 · 308886

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What is The Champ about?

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

How long is The Champ?

The Champ has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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