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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 2007-06-14
- Runtime:
- 112 min
- Genres:
- Drama
- Director:
- Rod Lurie
- Top cast:
- Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher, Kathryn Morris, Dakota Goyo
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 6.3/10 from 268 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.1/10