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UNITED STATES · 1931

The Champ

King Vidor
Classical Hollywood father-son relationship alcoholism boxing custody battle redemption
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Synopsis

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

Year1931
CountryUnited States
DirectorKing Vidor
MovementClassical Hollywood
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