Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.
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: Rod Lurie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: June 14, 2007
Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson - Champ
- Josh Hartnett - Erik Kenman Jr.
- Alan Alda - Ralph Metz
- Teri Hatcher - Andrea Flak
- Kathryn Morris - Joyce Kernan
- Dakota Goyo - Teddy Kernan
- Rachel Nichols - Polly
- Nick Sandow - Marciano
- Kristen Shaw - Kristen Shaw
- David Paymer - Whitley
Screenplay
- Michael Bortman (Screenplay)
- Allison Burnett (Screenplay)
Music: Larry Groupé
Cinematography: Adam Kane
Editing: Sarah Boyd
Production: Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures, Alberta Film Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
sports, boxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Resurrecting the Champ about?
- 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.
- Who directed Resurrecting the Champ?
- Resurrecting the Champ was directed by Rod Lurie.
- Who stars in Resurrecting the Champ?
- Resurrecting the Champ stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher, Kathryn Morris, Dakota Goyo.
- How long is Resurrecting the Champ?
- Resurrecting the Champ has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Resurrecting the Champ?
- Resurrecting the Champ is a Drama film.
- Where was Resurrecting the Champ produced?
- Resurrecting the Champ was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Resurrecting the Champ?
- The themes of Resurrecting the Champ include: Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Fighting Stories.