

Resurrecting the Champ
2007-06-14 · 112 min · ★ 6.3
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
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- Directors
- Rod Lurie
- Production companies
- Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures, Alberta Film Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Samuel L. JacksonChamp
Josh HartnettErik Kenman Jr.
Alan AldaRalph Metz
Teri HatcherAndrea Flak
Kathryn MorrisJoyce Kernan
Dakota GoyoTeddy Kernan
Rachel NicholsPolly
Nick SandowMarciano
Kristen ShawKristen Shaw
David PaymerWhitley
Harry LennixBob Satterfield Jr.
Peter CoyoteIke Epstein
Chris IppolitoJaws
Rod LurieToby Eagleburger
Jake LaMottaJake LaMotta (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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