The entire production is first-class, reminiscent of MGM in its heyday.

A three-alarm, three-hanky movie of the highest order, perfect for your kids who don't get to see many truly sad films.

The tear-jerking is so determined and persistent that your ducts feel as if they'd been worked over with a catheter.

This 1979 drama has moments of excitement to keep it interesting and heaps of real emotion, making it a compelling drama. But while you shouldn't expect to maintain dry eyes, The Champ is much more than a misery parade.