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.
| Release Date | July 7, 1979 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Champ | |
| Runtime | 2h 1min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | $30,441,738 | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | Romanian | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Metro-Goldwyn-MayerHialeah Park Studios | |