Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher, Kathryn Morris

Release Date: 2007-06-14

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 6.3 / 10 (255 votes)

Runtime: 112 mins