Champion

Name: Champion
Genre: Drama
Released: 1949
Duration: 99 min

English / 1949 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Synopsis

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

Kirk Douglasas Midge Kelly

Marilyn Maxwellas Grace Diamond

Arthur Kennedyas Connie Kelly

Paul Stewartas Tommy Haley

Ruth Romanas Emma Bryce

Lola Albrightas Palmer Harris

John Daheimas Johnny Dunne

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)