Resurrecting the Champ
movie
Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.
Released June 14, 2007
Genres:
Overview
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.
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as
Champ
Josh Hartnett
as
Erik Kenman Jr.
Alan Alda
as
Ralph Metz
Teri Hatcher
as
Andrea Flak
Kathryn Morris
as
Joyce Kernan
Dakota Goyo
as
Teddy Kernan
Rachel Nichols
as
Polly
Nick Sandow
as
Marciano
Kristen Shaw
as
Kristen Shaw
David Paymer
as
Whitley
Harry Lennix
as
Bob Satterfield Jr.
Peter Coyote
as
Ike Epstein
Crew
Allison Burnett
as
Screenplay
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Michael Bortman
as
Screenplay
Rod Lurie
as
Director
Adam Kane
as
Director of Photography
Rhonda Fisekci
as
Casting
Marc Frydman
as
Producer
Mike Medavoy
as
Producer
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Kathleen Tomasik
as
Casting
Bob Yari
as
Producer
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Nancy Joy McDonald
as
Script Supervisor
Wendy Partridge
as
Costume Design
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Gail Kennedy
as
Makeup Department Head