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Champion (1949) | Criteria

Backdrop for Champion

Poster for Champion

Champion

English • 1949 • 1h 39m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.

Included in
In the Ring: Boxing On-Screen
Position 4
Included in
July 2022
Position 20
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Starring Kirk Douglas
Position 4
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October 2021
Position 21

Credits

Crew

DirectorMark Robson

WriterCarl Foreman

CinematographerFranz Planer

ComposerDimitri Tiomkin

EditorHarry Gerstad

ProducerStanley Kramer

Cast

Kirk Douglasas Midge Kelly

Marilyn Maxwellas Grace Diamond

Arthur Kennedyas Connie Kelly

as Tommy Haley

Ruth Romanas Emma Bryce

Lola Albrightas Palmer Harris

Luis van Rootenas Jerry Harris

Harry Shannonas Lew

John Daheimas Johnny Dunne

Ralph Sanfordas Hammond

Esther Howardas Mrs. Kelly

Bill Baldwinas Bill Brown (Ringside Broadcaster) (uncredited)

Sam Balteras Championship Fight Announcer (uncredited)

Don Brodieas Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)

Ralph Brooksas Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)

Mushy Callahanas Referee Title Fight (uncredited)

Sayre Dearingas Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)

Paul Dubovas Gangster (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundeeas Tough Tramp in Boxcar (uncredited)

Joe Grayas Championship Fight Opponent (uncredited)