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Directed by King Vidor, The Champ leans on a strong ensemble — Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich — 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 1931.
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An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
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