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BASED ON A TRUE STORY, THAT WAS BASED ON A LIE. Academy Award® Nominee* Samuel L. Jackson (Captain Marvel) and Josh Hartnett (Pearl Harbor) turn in knockout performances in this ''touchingly vibrant tale'' (The Hollywood Reporter) about fathers and sons and the power of redemption. Featuring an all-star supporting cast that includes Academy Award® Nominee** Alan Alda (What Women Want), Kathryn Morris (Minority Report), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Academy Award® Nominee*** David Paymer (Get Shorty) and Peter Coyote (E.T.), Resurrecting the Champ is more than just an inspiring tale, it ''has a genuine resonance and reason rare in movie'' (Boston Herald)! *1994: Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction **2004: Supporting Actor: The Aviator ***1992: Supporting Actor, Mr. Saturday Night Media Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Surround, French 5.1 Dolby Surround English, Spanish and French Subtitles Feature Audio Commentary from Director Rod Lurie Resurrecting the Champ Behind the Scenes Featurette (SD, 4:24) Interviews with the Cast and Crew of Resurrecting the Champ (SD, 6:26) Original Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:26) Cast & Crew Actors: Samuel L. Jackson Josh Hartnett Alan Alda Kathryn Morris Teri Hatcher David Paymer Peter Coyote Director: Rod Lurie Producer: Mike Medavoy Producer: Bob Yari Producer: Marc Frydman Producer: Rod Lurie Additional Details Label: MVD Marquee Collection Genre: Drama Language: English Run Time: 112 mins Region: 0 Release Date: 06/25/19 UPC: 760137236580
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Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
112 min
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.