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Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
Director: Rod Lurie
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher
Runtime112 min
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Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
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Fans of thought-provoking dramas will appreciate the layered performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett in this 2007 film directed by Rod Lurie, as an up-and-coming sports reporter uncovers the complex past of a homeless man he helps, leading to a personal journey of self-discovery.
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Resurrecting the Champ is a 2007 American sports drama film directed by Rod Lurie and written by Michael Bortman and Allison Burnett, based on a Los Angeles Times Magazine article entitled "Resurrecting the Champ" by J. R. Moehringer. The film centers on a fictionalized former athlete portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, living on the streets of Denver, who attempts to impersonate the life and career of former professional heavyweight boxer Bob Satterfield. The ensemble cast also features Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, David Paymer, and Teri Hatcher.
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