Champion

Name: Champion
Genre: Drama
Released: 1949-04-09
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 6.7

1949 · Movie · NR · 99 min · ★ 6.7 · 89% critics

Drama

An ambitious boxer claws his way from poverty toward championship glory, using charm and nerve to move ahead. As his reputation grows, he repeatedly burns bridges with the people who supported him along the way, leaving a trail of strained relationships.

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Years: 1949
Release date: 1949-04-09
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 99 min
Critic score: 89/100
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 (101 votes)
Budget: $595,000

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You’ll like Champion if you enjoy tough sports stories with a moral edge and intense lead performances, especially in a noir-leaning style; Not for you if you want a likable hero or nonstop thrilling boxing, like The Set-Up or Body and Soul.

Pros: gripping character drama; authentic boxing energy; strong leading performance | Cons: too soapy at times; pacing can feel choppy; lead is hard to like