Resurrecting the Champ 2007

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

6.313 / 10   225 vote(s)
PG-13
Drama

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.

Release Date 2007-06-14
Runtime 1h 52m
Directors Rod Lurie, Adam Kane
Producers Marc Frydman, Rod Lurie, Mike Medavoy, Bob Yari
Writers Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett