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Champion (1949)

Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION

  • Apr 9, 1949
  • 1h 39m
  • NR

6.7/10

TMDB user score
107 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Champion is a 1949 drama film directed by Mark Robson. Its leading cast includes Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell and Arthur Kennedy. It runs for 1 hour 39 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 39 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 107 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Kirk Douglas Midge Kelly
  • Marilyn Maxwell Grace Diamond
  • Arthur Kennedy Connie Kelly
  • Paul Stewart Tommy Haley
  • Ruth Roman Emma Bryce
  • Lola Albright Palmer Harris
  • Luis van Rooten Jerry Harris
  • Harry Shannon Lew
  • John Daheim Johnny Dunne
  • Ralph Sanford Hammond
  • Esther Howard Mrs. Kelly
  • Bill Baldwin Bill Brown (Ringside Broadcaster) (uncredited)
  • Sam Balter Championship Fight Announcer (uncredited)
  • Don Brodie Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
  • Ralph Brooks Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)
  • Mushy Callahan Referee Title Fight (uncredited)
  • Sayre Dearing Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)
  • Paul Dubov Gangster (uncredited)

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