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Released
2007 · FILM

Resurrecting the Champ

A hungry sports reporter rescues a homeless drifter and sets out to expose his forgotten glory, only to discover the man is a once‑legendary champion whose hidden past forces the reporter to confront his own ambitions and family legacy.

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

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Runtime
112 min
DramaSport

Synopsis

A young sports reporter who is trying to make a name for himself saves a homeless man named "Champ," only to learn that the man is actually a legendary boxer thought to be dead. What starts as a chance to revive Champ's story and break free from the legacy of his successful father turns into a personal journey as the reporter reevaluates his life and his bond with his family.

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Principal cast & crew: 24

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Sarah BoydShot by Adam KaneScored by Larry GroupeDesigned by Ken Rempel

Also known as

  • The Champde
  • El último asaltoes
  • Renaissance d'un championfr
  • La rivincita del campioneit

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