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Resurrecting the Champ

  • 20072007
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
21K
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Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
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DramaSport

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 ... Read allUp-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 ... Read allUp-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.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
21K
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  • Director
    • Rod Lurie
  • Writers
    • Michael Bortman
    • Allison Burnett
    • J.R. Moehringer
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Josh Hartnett
    • Kathryn Morris
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rod Lurie
  • Writers
    • Michael Bortman
    • Allison Burnett
    • J.R. Moehringer
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Josh Hartnett
    • Kathryn Morris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 65User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Photos61

    Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Josh Hartnett in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Harry Lennix in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
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    Josh Hartnett and Dakota Goyo in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Samuel L. Jackson in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
    Josh Hartnett and Kathryn Morris in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

    Top cast

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Champas Champ
    Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett
    • Erik Kernan Jr.as Erik Kernan Jr.
    Kathryn Morris
    Kathryn Morris
    • Joyce Kernanas Joyce Kernan
    Dakota Goyo
    Dakota Goyo
    • Teddy Kernanas Teddy Kernan
    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • Ralph Metzas Ralph Metz
    Rachel Nichols
    Rachel Nichols
    • Pollyas Polly
    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Andrea Flakas Andrea Flak
    Kristen Shaw
    Kristen Shaw
    • Perlmutteras Perlmutter
    Nick Sandow
    Nick Sandow
    • Marcianoas Marciano
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • Whitleyas Whitley
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Bob Satterfield Jr.as Bob Satterfield Jr.
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Ike Epsteinas Ike Epstein
    Ryan McDonald
    Ryan McDonald
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Chris Ippolito
    Chris Ippolito
    • Jawsas Jaws
    Jameson Trenholm
    Jameson Trenholm
    • Runtas Runt
    Stephen Strachan
    Stephen Strachan
    • Tillmanas Tillman
    • (as Steve Strachan)
    Eugene Clark
    Eugene Clark
    • Washburnas Washburn
    Lori Ravensborg
    Lori Ravensborg
    • Reporter #1as Reporter #1
    • Director
      • Rod Lurie
    • Writers
      • Michael Bortman(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Allison Burnett(screenplay) (screen story)
      • J.R. Moehringer(Los Angeles Times Magazine article)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A young journalist comes to the aid of a homeless man who claims he is a former heavy weight title contender. Seeing a chance to redeem his struggling career, the writer's story of the champ's life raises questions about the past that will threaten all he holds dear. —Anonymous
    homeless manreporterbased on articleboxerbased on true story112 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the original article in the Los Angeles Times, the gentleman who first makes the journalist question the truth of "the champ's" identity is Ernie Terrell, a heavyweight contender who is perhaps most famous for being severely beaten by Muhammad Ali, after Terrell had refused to refer to Ali by his new name at the weigh-in for their fight, instead addressing Ali by his former name of Cassius Clay.
    • Goofs
      When Erik leaves Champ at the house they were conversing in front of, Champ is shown standing on the curb as he contemplates knocking on the door of the house. Then, as Erik is driving away, he looks into his rear-view mirror, and Champ is instantly shown standing in the middle of the street instead of on the curb.
    • Quotes

      Champ: I'm not a bum; just homeless.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Nanny Diaries/Illegal Tender/Resurrecting the Champ/Mr. Bean's Holiday/The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Land of Quiet Poems
      Written by Rod Lurie, Julianna Raye

      Performed by Julianna Raye

    User reviews65

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great movie, good morals
    I saw this film at the premier at Sundance. I went into the film expecting to see another typical action packed boxing movie. However, I was greatly impressed with the film, it was a lot better than I had expected. The performances by all the actors were solid. I was especially impressed with Dakota Goyo, who played Teddy, and apparently so was Josh, who commented on how easy it was for him to play his own role because of the level of talent Dakota has. Also, all three female characters played solid roles, which enhanced the depth of Josh Hartnett's character. This movie was able to provide a great story without the usual trash that's seen in many of the films we see today. This movie emphasized the importance of values and honesty which I think everyone needs to be reminded of.
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    • kenji_tsuk
    • Jan 21, 2007

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 24, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Focus Filmes (Brazil)
      • Yari Film Group Releasing (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Воскресити чемпіона
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Phoenix Pictures
      • Alberta Film Entertainment
      • Battleplan Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,172,573
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,667,659
      • Aug 26, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,243,611
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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