The Champ

The Champ

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1931-11-21
Duration:86 min
Director:King Vidor
Actors:Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates, Edward Brophy
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

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