The Champ (1979)
Genres: Drama, Noir, Sports, War
Cast: Jon Voight, Rick Schroder, Faye Dunaway
The Champ is a 1979 American neo noir drama sports film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and a remake of the 1931 Academy Award-winning film of the same name directed by King Vidor. It stars Jon Voight as Billy Flynn, a former boxer who attempts to support his son and reconcile with his ex-wife by fighting in the ring again.