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The Champ(Film,1931)

TCMSaturday, September 6th, 200811:00am to 1:00pm

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A down-at-heel former boxing champion finds his relationship with his young son threatened by the arrival of his ex-wife, now remarried and with a successful career. Desperate to provide his son with the life his mother is able to offer, he decides to resume his fighting career and, in an emotionally-charged climax, he enters the ring for his comeback fight. Wallace Beery won an Oscar for his portrayal as the broken down boxer.Black and WhiteKeywords: Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Picture Nominated
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Directed by

King Vidor

Written by

Frances Marion
Leonard Praskins

Cast

Wallace Beery.... Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jack Cooper.... Dink Purcell
Irene Rich.... Linda Carlton
Roscoe Ates.... Sponge
Edward Brophy.... Tim
Hale Hamilton.... Tony Carlton
Jesse Scott.... Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones.... Mary Lou Carlton

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