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Programme Information

A down-at-heel former boxing champion finds his relationship with his young son threatened by the arrival of his ex-wife, now remarried and with a successful career. Desperate to provide his son with the life his mother is able to offer, he decides to resume his fighting career and, in an emotionally-charged climax, he enters the ring for his comeback fight. Wallace Beery won an Oscar for his portrayal as the broken down boxer.

Keywords:
Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Picture Nominated
Additional Information:
(Black and white) (1931) (USA) (4 Star)
Cast:
Wallace Beery.... Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jack Cooper.... Dink Purcell
Irene Rich.... Linda Carlton
Roscoe Ates.... Sponge
Supporting Cast:
Edward Brophy.... Tim
Hale Hamilton.... Tony Carlton
Jesse Scott.... Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones.... Mary Lou Carlton
Directors:
King Vidor
Writers:
Frances Marion
Leonard Praskins

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