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 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.

Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

★ 6.3/10 June 14, 2007 112 min

Drama

Director: Rod Lurie  ·  Writers: Allison Burnett, Michael Bortman

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 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.

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Director

Rod Lurie

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson Champ Josh Hartnett Erik Kenman Jr. Alan Alda Ralph Metz Teri Hatcher Andrea Flak Kathryn Morris Joyce Kernan Dakota Goyo Teddy Kernan Rachel Nichols Polly Nick Sandow Marciano Kristen Shaw Kristen Shaw David Paymer Whitley Harry Lennix Bob Satterfield Jr. Peter Coyote Ike Epstein