
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Directed by Mark Robson, Champion leans on a strong ensemble — Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1949.
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Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
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