Billy Flynn is an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of his young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jon Voight | ... |
Billy Flynn
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| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Annie
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| Ricky Schroder | ... |
T.J. Flynn
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| Jack Warden | ... |
Jackie
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| Arthur Hill | ... |
Mike
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| Strother Martin | ... |
Riley
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| Joan Blondell | ... |
Dolly Kenyon
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| Mary Jo Catlett | ... |
Josie
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| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... |
Georgie
(as Elisha Cook)
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| Stefan Gierasch | ... |
Charlie Goodman
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| Allan Miller | ... |
Whitey
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| Joe Tornatore | ... |
Hesh
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Shirlee Kong | ... |
Donna Mae
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Jeff Blum | ... |
Jeffie
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| Dana Elcar | ... |
Hoffmaster
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| Randall 'Tex' Cobb | ... |
Bowers
(as Randall Cobb)
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| Kristoff St. John | ... |
Sonny
(as Christoff St. John)
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| Gina Gallego | ... |
Cuban Girl
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Jody Wilson | ... |
Mrs. Riley
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Reginal M. Toussaint | ... |
Groom
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Bob Gordon | ... |
TV Reporter
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| Gene Picchi | ... |
Dolly's Trainer
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Anne Logan | ... |
Horse Owner
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| Bill Baldwin | ... |
Race Track Announcer
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Rita Turner | ... |
Lady at the Rail
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Dorothy Streisin | ... |
Dolly's Guest
(as Dorothy Strelsin)
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Lionel Dozier | ... |
Hot Walker
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Charles W. Camac | ... |
Head Starter
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David Peden | ... |
Ship's Captain
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William Fuller | ... |
Steward
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Vanna Salviati | ... |
Pitch Lady
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Maurice Pete Mitchell | ... |
Gambler
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Ernesto Molinari | ... |
Bar Patron
(as Ernesto Morelli)
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| Robert Sutton | ... |
Second Gambler
(as Robert Ray Sutton)
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Philip Tuersky | ... |
Bartender
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Micki Varro | ... |
Nikki
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Geoff Marlowe | ... |
Security Guard
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George Stidham | ... |
Exercise Rider
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Willie White | ... |
Willie
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Curtis Jackson | ... |
Sparring Partner
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Wally Rose | ... |
Bowers' Manager
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Dick Young | ... |
Referee
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Sonny Shields | ... |
Bowers' Handler #1
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| Larry Duran | ... |
Bowers' Handler #2
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Lars Hensen | ... |
Ring Doctor
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Jeff Temkin | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez | ... |
Boxer Corner Man
(as Eddie 'El Animal' Lopez)
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Ralph Gambina | ... |
Timekeeper
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Jack Berle | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Gregory D Brown | ... |
Boxing match spectator (uncredited)
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Boyd Cabeen | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Tony Dante | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Daniel Elam | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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| Fred Fisher | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Levi Forte | ... |
Boxer in Gym (uncredited)
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Tremel James | ... |
Billy's Sparring Partner (uncredited)
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| Patricia Jimenez-Rojo | ... |
Stable Worker (uncredited)
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| Sam Levene | ... |
Uncle Eddie (uncredited)
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John Marlin | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Clyde McLeod | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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| Christine Page | ... |
Race Horse Owner (uncredited)
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| Stan Rodarte | ... |
Horse trainer at stables (uncredited)
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| Eddie Smith | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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| Nico Stevens | ... |
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Dana Winseman | ... |
Ring Side Photographer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Franco Zeffirelli | ||
Written by
| Frances Marion | ... | (story) |
| Walter Newman | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Dyson Lovell | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| Fred J. Koenekamp | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael J. Sheridan | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard Lane | ... | assistant editor |
| Reginald Mills | ... | consulting editor |
| Eric A. Sears | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sam Christensen | ||
| Joyce Robinson | ||
Production Design by
| Herman A. Blumenthal | ||
Set Decoration by
| James W. Payne | ||
| Rick Simpson | ||
Costume Design by
| Theoni V. Aldredge | ||
Makeup Department
| Michael Corsentino | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert Dawn | ... | makeup artist (as Bob Dawn) |
| Lee Harman | ... | makeup artist (as Lee C. Harmon) |
| Kaye Pownall | ... | hair stylist |
| Elizabeth Lambert | ... | makeup artist: Miami (uncredited) |
| Denise McGowan | ... | hairdresser: Miami (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Maurice Vaccarino | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Silver | ... | assistant director |
| Jerry Sobul | ... | second assistant director |
| Fred Wardell | ... | second assistant director (as Fred R. Wardell) |
| Jack Breschard | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Martha Johnston | ... | set designer |
| Lance Lombardo | ... | lead man |
| Ron Scelza | ... | second props |
| Rich Valesko | ... | property master (as Richard Valesko) |
| Richard Amsel | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Vernon Cates | ... | prop maker (uncredited) |
| William Comp | ... | painter: Miami (uncredited) |
| Bill Desmond | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Ron MacMillan | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| Chip Miller | ... | illustrator (uncredited) |
| Kenny Most | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| George Szeptycki | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| George Tuers | ... | assistant props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jerry Jost | ... | sound |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | sound |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | sound (as William McCaughey) |
| John Riordan | ... | sound editor |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | sound |
| Gregory H. Watkins | ... | sound recordist |
| Robert Davenport | ... | uncredited |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| William Johnson | ... | cable person: Miami (uncredited) |
| Joseph Kite | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| William Manooch | ... | cable person (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| James Thompson | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Marc Mercury | ... | animal wrangler |
| Paul Baxley | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
| Fred Scheiwiller | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tom Steele | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jerry Summers | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mike Benson | ... | camera operator (as Michael A. Benson) |
| Elliott Marks | ... | still photographer |
| Thomas P. Powell | ... | mgm rigging gaffer |
| Stephen Wever | ... | still photographer (as Steve Wever) |
| William D. Barber | ... | camera assistant: Miami (uncredited) |
| Raphe Berry Jr. | ... | best boy: MGM (uncredited) |
| Don Chase | ... | second grip (uncredited) |
| Antonio V. Garrido | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| William McConnell | ... | camera assistant: Miami (uncredited) |
| Michael McGowan | ... | camera operator: Miami (uncredited) |
| Edward Morey III | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
| Fred Murphy | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
| John Murray | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Rudy Muñoz | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Lawrence E. Peets | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Les Ramsey | ... | dolly grip: MGM (uncredited) |
| John R. Shannon | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Gene Stout | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Bill Young | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Dee Miller | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joie Hutchinson | ... | costumer: women (uncredited) |
| Silvio Scarano | ... | costumer: men (uncredited) |
| Donna Tomas | ... | assistant to costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Linda McGowan | ... | location manager |
| Paul Pav | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
| Morris Schermer | ... | location auditor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Harry V. Lojewski | ... | music supervisor |
| Richard Perry | ... | music consultant |
| Joe Tuley | ... | music editor |
| Dave Grusin | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doris Grau | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dennis Hollis | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
| Hank Scelza | ... | transportation co-captain: Miami (uncredited) |
| David Schwanke | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Don Morgan | ... | unit publicist |
| Jerry Riley | ... | stand-in: Ricky Schroeder |
| Jan Walchko | ... | production assistant |
| Bill Alvy | ... | craft service: Miami (uncredited) |
| Brian Brownley | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
| Gerry Fischer | ... | estimator (uncredited) |
| Gary Franklin | ... | timekeeper (uncredited) |
| Maryruth Marzella | ... | welfare worker: Miami (uncredited) |
| Max Miller | ... | craft service: Miami (uncredited) |
| Larry Nagel | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Bill Poole | ... | studio liaison (uncredited) |
| Ruth Silo | ... | secretary to producer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Hialeah Park Studios (Filmed On Location)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1979) (Canada) (theatrical) (released thru)
- United Artists (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (released thru)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1979) (India) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- CBS (1980) (United States) (tv)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Disney Channel (1986) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- MGM Home Entertainment (West Germany) (VHS)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Ireland) (theatrical)
- HBO Max (2022) (United States) (video)
- Malo RCV Video (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Casserole Caterers (caterer)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Maslansky & Koenigsberg (publicity consultants)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway and Ricky Schroder star in this poignant story about a one-time boxing champ who is forced to return to the ring in order to maintain custody of his eight-year-old son. Voight plays Billy Flynn, an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of Flynn's young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child. |
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| Taglines | The most poignant love-triangle of all - a father, his son, and the woman who came between them. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,972,684, 08 Apr 1979 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $4,926,621 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At just age nine, Ricky Schroder won the Golden Globe Award for "Best New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture" for his performance as T.J. Flynn in this film. See more » |
| Goofs | At the gym in the beginning of the film, Tex Cobb is being battered in a sparring match and his seconds call him Tommy. At the end of the film, Cobb is featured as Roland Bowers, Heavyweight Contender. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hair/Murder By Decree/A Perfect Couple/The Champ/Buck Rogers in the 25th Century/Love at First Bite/In Search of Dracula (1979). See more » |
| Quotes |
[SPOILER]
[Champ has just died] Ring Doctor: I'm sorry. T.J.: [Georgie and Jackie start to cry, TJ is shocked] No! Champ! No! Champ. Is he out? Is he out? What's the matter, Champ? Champ, wake up! Wake up! Wake - wake up! [kisses his head] T.J.: Champ, wake up, Champ! Hey, don't sleep now. We got to go home. Got to go home, Champ. [Georgie collapses into sobs] T.J.: Georgie. Don't cry. Georgie. [TJ goes to the doctor] T.J.: Mister, help me. Wake him up! Wake him! Ring Doctor: We're all real sorry. T.J.: Please, wake him up! Ring Doctor: Let's go outside. T.J.: No, no! I don't want to! I don't want to! [runs to Jackie] T.J.: Jackie! Wake him up! Wake him! Jackie: TJ, please. T.J.: I want Champ! Jackie: TJ... T.J.: I want Champ! Jackie: TJ. Please, TJ, listen to me. He's gone. He's gone, son. He's gone. T.J.: [shakes his head and backs away from Jackie] No. No! He's not gone! He's not! He's not! Jackie: [Annie comes in, a smile on her face until she sees Champ and Jackie trying to calm TJ] Please. T.J.: He is not dead! He is not dead! I want Champ! Jackie: Please, listen to me, son. T.J.: I want Champ! Jackie: TJ, please, listen to me! T.J.: I want Champ! Champ! He is not gone! Jackie: [he and the doctor try to drag TJ away from Champ] Come on, son. Come on. TJ. Annie: TJ. [TJ walks towards her and hugs her, holding on tightly as he sobs] See more » |