Resurrecting the Champ (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Resurrecting the Champ is a 2007 sports drama directed by Rod Lurie, starring Josh Hartnett and Samuel L. Jackson. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Rod Lurie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Yari Film Group Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Resurrecting the Champ About?
The premise of Resurrecting the Champ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sports reporter discovers a homeless man who bears a striking resemblance to a legendary, previously presumed deceased, heavyweight boxer. As the journalist investigates, he uncovers the truth behind "The Champ's" disappearance and the tragic circumstances that led to his downfall. The story explores themes of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit, following the boxer's journey through hardship and a surprising opportunity for a comeback.
Resurrecting the Champ Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homeless man
- reporter
- based on article
- boxer
- based on true story
- knocked unconscious
- 1950s
- 2000s
- boxing sport
- writer
- boxing
- colosseum
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- listening to a tape recording
- american football
- minister
- humiliation
- school career day
- heavyweight boxer
- irony
- sportswriter
- black and white scene
- archive footage
- voice over narration
- memory
- newspaper office
- shopping cart
- whipping
- illness
- throat cancer
- computer
- horse stable
- horse
- blood
- champion
- cigarette smoking
- beating
- tape recording
- cancer
- coffin
- graveyard
- teacher
- newspaper publisher
- redemption
- hobo
- bum
- family relationships
- cafe
- eating
- food
- spaghetti
Resurrecting the Champ Cast
Josh Hartnett leads the cast, with Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Rod Lurie.
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Director Rod Lurie
More from Rod Lurie
More films directed by Rod Lurie, best-rated first: The Senior, The Outpost, Nothing But the Truth and The Contender.
Resurrecting the Champ Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Resurrecting the Champ 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 63% User score
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Resurrecting the Champ Plot Summary
What happens in Resurrecting the Champ from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Erik Kernan Jr. (Josh Hartnett), a young sports journalist employed by a prominent Denver newspaper, finds himself frustrated as his editor, Ralph Metz (Alan Alda), often dismisses his sports articles for lacking excitement and personality. This critique stings, especially since Erik’s late father was a celebrated sports broadcaster whose legacy casts a long shadow over Erik’s career. In an effort to elevate his stature, Erik has misled his young son about his connections to famous athletes, a facade intended to make him appear more significant in his child’s eyes.
Full summary
The whole story of Resurrecting the Champ, scene by scene
Resurrecting the Champ Box Office
Resurrecting the Champ grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $3.2 million came from the US and Canada and $71,038 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.2M
- US & Canada
- $3.2M
- International
- $71K
Resurrecting the Champ Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Resurrecting the Champ.
How Well Do You Know Resurrecting the Champ?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Erik Kernan Jr. in 'Resurrecting the Champ'?
Resurrecting the Champ Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Renaissance d'un champion” and “El último asalto”.
- Also known as
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- Renaissance d'un champion
- El último asalto
- Viszlát
- Bajnok!
- Resucitando al campeón
- להציל את האלוף
- 重整旗鼓
- La rivincita del campione
- O Resgate de Um Campeão
- Воскрешая чемпиона
- שוב של אלוף
- L’últim assalt
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- Reportér v ringu
- 더 챔프: 분노의 주먹
- Възкръсването на шампиона
- Wskrzeszenie Mistrza
- Воскресити чемпіона
- Şampiyonun Dirilişi
- Čempiono Prisikėlimas
- Obujeni prvak
- Tìm Lại Vinh Quang
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Resurrecting the Champ FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Resurrecting the Champ, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Resurrecting the Champ?
Resurrecting the Champ runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Resurrecting the Champ released?
Resurrecting the Champ was released on August 24, 2007.
Who directed Resurrecting the Champ?
Resurrecting the Champ was directed by Rod Lurie.
More films by Rod Lurie Who is in the cast of Resurrecting the Champ?
Resurrecting the Champ stars Josh Hartnett and Samuel L. Jackson.
How much did Resurrecting the Champ make at the box office?
Resurrecting the Champ grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($3.2 million domestic, $71,038 international).
How is Resurrecting the Champ rated?
Resurrecting the Champ has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Resurrecting the Champ have a post-credit scene?
No. Resurrecting the Champ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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