Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

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.

Details

  • Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris, Dakota Goyo
  • Directed by: Rod Lurie
  • Written by: Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett, J.R. Moehringer
  • Runtime: 112 Minutes
  • Rated: PG-13
  • Release Date: August 24, 2007
  • Genre: Drama, Sport