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Bookmark this pageChampion (1949)
Director: Mark Robson
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From Time Out Film Guide
Given a punchy performance from Douglas and skilful direction, this tale of a boxer's ruthless drive to the top is flashily effective. But it's mostly wind and piss, with the vicious hero of Ring Lardner's story now conventionally excused (he stomps on people because he had an underprivileged childhood and wants to take care of ma). The Set-Up, made the same year, is infinitely superior.Author: TM
Cast & crew
Director: Mark Robson
Producer: Stanley Kramer
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Ruth Roman, Lola Albright full cast
Duration: 99 mins
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