The Champ (1979) (MOD) "Fluffy"

The Champ (1979) (MOD) "Fluffy"The world looks at Billy Flynn and sees a has been who seemingly never was, an ex boxing champion slammed to the mat years ago by booze and gambling. But Billy's son, TJ, sees what the world doesn't. He knows his flawed but loving father is, was and always will be The Champ. The Frances Marion screen story that became 1931's double Academy Awardr winner* The Champ and 1953's The Clown is winningly updated in this heart tugger directed by Franco

insights from the cast and crew

Robert Drivas portrays a good-natured drifter who can't tear his eyes from Steiger's freakish illustrations

There's one advantage Charlie has over his charges

But enough chatter - it's time to saddle up and ride with The Big Man

But a bloody strike may tear the city - and the lovers - apart

Upon discovering his secret

teeming streets

a Polish count she marries after a whirlwind courtship

Jack Nicholson (in a dual role)

Robert Englund (Freddy) and Ken Kirzinger (Jason) Jump to a Death

Father Don Mario has pledged obedience and celibacy

Elizabeth Montgomery (Bewitched) stars as Blanche Taylor Moore