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Champion

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.4K
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Kirk Douglas and Marilyn Maxwell in Champion (1949)
Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people.
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BoxingFilm NoirDramaSport

Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people.Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people.Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people.

  • Director
    • Mark Robson
  • Writers
    • Carl Foreman
    • Ring Lardner
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Arthur Kennedy
    • Marilyn Maxwell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    5.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Robson
    • Writers
      • Carl Foreman
      • Ring Lardner
    • Stars
      • Kirk Douglas
      • Arthur Kennedy
      • Marilyn Maxwell
    • 72User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:41
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    Champion: Big Shot
    Clip 2:23
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    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Midge
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • Connie
    Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell
    • Grace
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Haley
    Ruth Roman
    Ruth Roman
    • Emma
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Palmer
    Luis Van Rooten
    Luis Van Rooten
    • Harris
    Harry Shannon
    Harry Shannon
    • Lew
    John Daheim
    John Daheim
    • Dunne
    • (as John Day)
    Ralph Sanford
    Ralph Sanford
    • Hammond
    Esther Howard
    Esther Howard
    • Mrs. Kelly
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • Bill Brown - Ringside Broadcaster
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Balter
    Sam Balter
    • Championship Fight Announcer
    • (uncredited)
    Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen
    • Radio and Jukebox Singer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Newspaper Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    Ralph Brooks
    • Newspaper Reporter at Benefit
    • (uncredited)
    Mushy Callahan
    Mushy Callahan
    • Referee Title fight
    • (uncredited)
    Sayre Dearing
    Sayre Dearing
    • Newspaper Reporter at Benefit
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Robson
    • Writers
      • Carl Foreman
      • Ring Lardner
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews72

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The address, 49 Eagle Street, that Kirk Douglas mentions, was actually the address where he grew up as a child.
    • Goofs
      Midge mangles the sculpture that Palmer has made of him, twisting the head out of alignment. In next shot, the head of statue is back in its original location.
    • Quotes
      • Midge: For the first time in my life, people cheering for me. Were you deaf? Didn't you hear 'em? We're not hitchhiking any more. We're riding!
    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear over clips of a crowd at one of Kelly's prize fights.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer-colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Dick Cavett Show: Kirk Douglas (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Be It Said
      Written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Goldie Goldmark (as "Goldie" Goldmark)
      Sung by Polly Bergen (uncredited)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 20, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sampion
    • Filming locations
      • Pacific Coast Hwy & Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, California, USA(diner scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Screen Plays
      • Stanley Kramer Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $600,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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