The Champ

The knockout picture of the year!

Collections: Classics Oscars-1932
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Year: 1931
Critics Rating: 96%
Audience Rating: 75%
Duration: 1 h 22 m
Updated: 2026 Jul 23
Genres: Drama Family Sport

Movie ID: 30392
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The Champ

Synopsis

An alcoholic ex-boxer struggles to provide a good living for his son.
Cast
Wallace Beery
Wallace Beery Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper Dink Purcell
Irene Rich
Irene Rich Linda Carleton
Roscoe Ates
Roscoe Ates Sponge
Edward Brophy
Edward Brophy Tim
Hale Hamilton
Hale Hamilton Tony Carleton
Jesse Scott
Jesse Scott Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones
Marcia Mae Jones Mary Lou Carleton
Dannie Mac Grant
Dannie Mac Grant Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Frank Hagney Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
Dell Henderson
Dell Henderson The Doctor (uncredited)
Tom McGuire
Tom McGuire Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)
Crew
King Vidor
King Vidor Director, Producer
Frances Marion
Frances Marion Writer
Harry Rapf
Harry Rapf Producer
Irving Thalberg
Irving Thalberg Producer
William Murray Weiss
William Murray Weiss Producer

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