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Movie Info

Release Date: November 21, 1931
Runtime: 86 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (1)
Genres:
Drama Family
Budget: $356,000
Revenue: $1,600,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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96%
Tomatometer
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7.1/10
TMDB
58 votes
⭐
7.2/10
IMDb
3,972 votes
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The Champ

1931

"Fighting for love, redemption, and a second chance."

Also known as: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Der Champ? All international titles (1) →
Drama Family 86 min 7.2/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
1 1 nom.
Golden Globes
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1979 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Jon Voight Nominated
1932 Oscars Best Actor Wallace Beery Winner
1932 Oscars Best Director King Vidor Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1932 Oscars Best Actor Wallace Beery
Year Festival Category Winner
1932 Oscars Best Director King Vidor
1979 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Jon Voight

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $356,000
Revenue: $1,600,000
Profit $1,244,000
ROI +349.4% (4.5x)

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The Champ is directed by King Vidor .

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Keywords

#sports 89 #father son relationship 55 #alcoholic 50 #gambling 21 #boxer 20 #boxing 19 #single father 15 #fighter 7 #alcoholic father 5 #divorced parents 4 #prizefight 3 #mother son reunion 2 #racetrack 2 #mother child separation 2 #remade 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Champ

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  • King Vidor faced significant challenges during production due to the film's emotional intensity, requiring him to balance the heavy themes with the performances of the young Jackie Cooper and seasoned actor Wallace Beery.

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  • Jackie Cooper, who played the son, was only nine years old at the time of filming, but his performance garnered attention for its depth and maturity, leading to his subsequent roles in Hollywood.

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  • During a boxing match scene, continuity errors occur where the position of Beery's gloves changes between shots, indicating a lack of coordination during the intense filming.

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  • The Champ shares thematic elements with later sports dramas, such as Rocky, highlighting the struggles of an underdog fighter and his relationship with family.

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  • The use of music in The Champ enhances the emotional weight of the story, with the score composed specifically to underscore the poignant moments between the father and son.

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