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Aug 24, 2007 · Resurrecting the Champ: Directed by Rod Lurie. With Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris, Dakota Goyo. 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.
- (21K)
- Drama, Sport
- Rod Lurie
- 2007-08-24
The film centers on a fictionalized former athlete portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, living on the streets of Denver, who attempts to impersonate the life and career of former professional heavyweight boxer Bob Satterfield. The ensemble cast also features Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, David Paymer, and Teri Hatcher .
While sluggish in spots, Resurrecting the Champ is a sports/newsroom drama elevated by high-caliber performances by Samuel Jackson, Josh Hartnett, and Alan Alda. Read Critics Reviews
- (119)
- Rod Lurie
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Aug 23, 2007 · A homeless ex-boxing contender (Samuel L. Jackson, left) meets an ambitious sportswriter (Josh Harnett) in search of a good story in Resurrecting the Champ.
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 ...
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Aug 24, 2007 · Directed by Rod Lurie. Drama, Sport. PG-13. 1h 52m. By Stephen Holden. Aug. 24, 2007. “Resurrecting the Champ” is a cautionary fable that every journalistic go-getter dreaming of front-page...
