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The Champ
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The Champ

1931-11-21 · 86 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Family

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

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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 356,000
Revenue
USD 1,600,000

Top Cast

Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryAndy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie CooperJackie CooperDink Purcell
Irene RichIrene RichLinda Carleton
Roscoe AtesRoscoe AtesSponge
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyTim
Hale HamiltonHale HamiltonTony Carleton
Jesse ScottJonah
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesMary Lou Carleton
Dannie 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)
Bob PerryReferee (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsLouie the Bartender (uncredited)
Andy ShufordAndy ShufordBoy at Racetrack (uncredited)
Dan TobeyRing Announcer (uncredited)

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