Resurrecting the Champ

Name: Resurrecting the Champ
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-06-14
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher, Kathryn Morris

2007·Movie·PG-13·112 min·★ 6.3(271)

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“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.

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About Resurrecting the Champ

Resurrecting the Champ is a 2007 English-language drama film directed by Rod Lurie. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Resurrecting the Champ was produced by Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, and Phoenix Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 14, 2007, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Rod Lurie
Writers: Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett
Release date: June 14, 2007
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures

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Resurrecting the Champ cast & crew

Resurrecting the Champ was directed by Rod Lurie and written by Michael Bortman and Allison Burnett.

The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Champ, Josh Hartnett as Erik Kenman Jr., Alan Alda as Ralph Metz, Teri Hatcher as Andrea Flak, Kathryn Morris as Joyce Kernan, and Dakota Goyo as Teddy Kernan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Larry Groupé, cinematography is by Adam Kane, and it was produced by Rod Lurie and Bob Yari.

Is Resurrecting the Champ worth watching?

Resurrecting the Champ holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 271 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Resurrecting the Champ is worth a place on your watchlist.

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