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The Champ ***

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Family drama about a former boxing champion who, despite his drinking and gambling, enjoys a warm relationship with his son. However, a chance meeting with his rich and successful ex-wife changes his life, as he feels compelled to fight for his son's love. Reviews pp 72-75.
Director Franco Zeffirelli (1979. PG)
(S)
3.20 News; Regional News (Digital:
UK Today); Weather (S) (W)

Contributors

Director:
Franco Zeffirelli
Billy Flynn:
Jon Voight
Annie:
Faye Dunaway
TJ Flynn:
Ricky Schroder
Jackie:
Jack Warden
Mike:
Arthur Hill
Source: Radio Times

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