Film
Champion
1949 · 1h 39m · Drama
Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION
- IMDb
- 7.3
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 94%
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
Overview
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Where to watch
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV Store
- Google Play Movies
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Cast
Kirk Douglas
Midge Kelly
Marilyn Maxwell
Grace Diamond
Arthur Kennedy
Connie Kelly
Paul Stewart
Tommy Haley
Ruth Roman
Emma Bryce
Lola Albright
Palmer Harris
Luis van Rooten
Jerry Harris
Harry Shannon
Lew
John Daheim
Johnny Dunne
Ralph Sanford
Hammond
Esther Howard
Mrs. Kelly
Bill Baldwin
Bill Brown (Ringside Broadcaster) (uncredited)
Sam Balter
Championship Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan
Referee Title Fight (uncredited)
Crew
- Mark RobsonDirector
- Carl ForemanScreenplay
- Stanley KramerProducer
- Franz PlanerDirector of Photography
- Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
- Harry GerstadEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 9, 1949
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rated
- NR
- Budget
- $600,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
- Genres
- Drama
Similar films
The Aggressives
2005
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
1928
One Girl's Confession
1953
A Christmas Carol
1938
Lolita's Club
2007
Strange Triangle
1946
After Dark, My Sweet
1990
Deception
1946
Impact
1949
Shadow on the Wall
1950
The Sellout
1952
Appointment with Danger
1950
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.