Resurrecting the Champ

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

2007 1h 52m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 279

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rod Lurie
Writers: Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rod Lurie, shot by Adam Kane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Larry Groupé. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sarah Boyd shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett and Alan Alda carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0416185 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rod Lurie directs. Adam Kane behind the camera. Larry Groupé scores. Sarah Boyd cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Directed by Rod Lurie, shot by Adam Kane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Larry Groupé. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Sarah Boyd shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett and Alan Alda carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.".
7IMDB entry: tt0416185 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.