Watch Resurrecting the Champ (2007) Official Trailer
Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.
6.3 / 10 IMDb June 14, 2007 1h 52m
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
Runtime
1h 52m
Release Date
June 14, 2007
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Champ
Josh Hartnett
as Erik Kenman Jr.
Alan Alda
as Ralph Metz
Teri Hatcher
as Andrea Flak
Kathryn Morris
as Joyce Kernan
Dakota Goyo
as Teddy Kernan
Rachel Nichols
as Polly
Nick Sandow
as Marciano
Kristen Shaw
as Kristen Shaw
David Paymer
as Whitley
Harry Lennix
as Bob Satterfield Jr.
Peter Coyote
as Ike Epstein
Chris Ippolito
as Jaws
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J. Winston Carroll
as Roselle
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Suzanne Pringle
as Woman with Kenny
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Troy Amos-Ross
as Young Champ
Rod Lurie
as Toby Eagleburger
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John Elway
as John Elway
Jake LaMotta
as Jake LaMotta (voice)
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Jameson Trenholm
as Runt
Production Companies
Battleplan Productions
Yari Film Group
Phoenix PicturesAlberta Film Entertainment
Resurrecting the Champ Official Trailer 2007
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