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Resurrecting the Champ

PG-1320071h 52mRod Lurie
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 61% · Metacritic 55

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

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.

Drama
SportsBoxing

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What is Resurrecting the Champ (2007) about?

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.

Who stars in Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ stars Samuel L. Jackson (Champ), Josh Hartnett (Erik Kenman Jr.), Alan Alda (Ralph Metz), Teri Hatcher (Andrea Flak), Kathryn Morris (Joyce Kernan). The film was directed by Rod Lurie.

How long is Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated PG-13.

Is Resurrecting the Champ worth watching?

Resurrecting the Champ holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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