Champion (1949)
Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Director: Mark Robson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 9, 1949
Cast
- Kirk Douglas - Midge Kelly
- Marilyn Maxwell - Grace Diamond
- Arthur Kennedy - Connie Kelly
- Paul Stewart - Tommy Haley
- Ruth Roman - Emma Bryce
- Lola Albright - Palmer Harris
- Luis van Rooten - Jerry Harris
- Harry Shannon - Lew
- John Daheim - Johnny Dunne
- Ralph Sanford - Hammond
Screenplay
- Carl Foreman (Screenplay)
- Ring Lardner (Original Story)
Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Franz Planer
Editing: Harry Gerstad
Production: Stanley Kramer Productions, Screen Plays, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $600,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sibling relationship, sports, boxer, training, woman between two men, film noir, black and white, rise to fame, boxing, boxing champion, boxing ring, prizefighter, impulsive drifter, cerebral hemorrhage, moral corruption
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Champion about?
- An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
- Who directed Champion?
- Champion was directed by Mark Robson.
- Who stars in Champion?
- Champion stars Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman, Lola Albright.
- How long is Champion?
- Champion has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Champion?
- Champion is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Champion?
- Champion had a budget of $600,000.
- How much did Champion gross?
- Champion grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Champion produced?
- Champion was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Champion?
- The themes of Champion include: Boxing and Fighting Stories, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports.