Film
Resurrecting the Champ
2007· PG-13· 1h 52m· Drama
“Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.”
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.
2007-06-14
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Key Crew
DirectorRod Lurie
ScreenplayAllison Burnett
ProducerBob Yari
Director of PhotographyAdam Kane
Original Music ComposerLarry Groupé
EditorSarah Boyd
Full cast & crew (21 cast · 20 crew)
Details
Released2007-06-14
Runtime1h 52m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosBattleplan Productions · Yari Film Group · Phoenix Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.3/10 · 269 votes
Original languageen
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