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Resurrecting the Champ

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Resurrecting the Champ

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

6.3

1h 52m

2007

“Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Rod Lurie

Trailer

Drama

sportsboxing

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Cast & Crew

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

as Champ

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

as Erik Kenman Jr.

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

as Ralph Metz

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

as Andrea Flak

Kathryn Morris

Kathryn Morris

as Joyce Kernan

Dakota Goyo

Dakota Goyo

as Teddy Kernan

Rachel Nichols

Rachel Nichols

as Polly

Nick Sandow

Nick Sandow

as Marciano

Kristen Shaw

Kristen Shaw

as Kristen Shaw

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