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Champion

6.71949 · 1h 39m · EN

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

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Kirk Douglas

Midge Kelly

Marilyn Maxwell

Grace Diamond

Arthur Kennedy

Connie Kelly

Paul Stewart

Tommy Haley

Ruth Roman

Emma Bryce

Lola Albright

Palmer Harris

Luis van Rooten

Jerry Harris

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Director: Mark Robson
Status: Released
Audience votes: 105

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