Description
The Champ 1979 Original Vintage Lobby Card #2
measures 10×14″ inches / 28 x 35 cm
Billy Flynn is an ex-champion boxer who was KO’d by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of his young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him,
Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Writers
Frances Marion
Walter Newman
Stars
Jon Voight
Faye Dunaway
Ricky Schroder
Ricky Schroder won the Golden Globe Award for Best New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture. Jon Voight was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama at the Golden Globes, but lost to Dustin Hoffman for his role in Kramer vs. Kramer. Dave Grusin’s score was also nominated for an Academy Award.
