The Champ
I just got done watching this movie and bawling like a baby. I’m one of those people who imagines this stuff really happening.
I am shocked at how many people have NOT seen “The Champ“. It’s a classic and I lOVE IT! I read that Rick Schroder did this scene numerous times and had the same emotion every single take.
Just to give you a brief summary…
Ricky is raised by his dad (Jon Voight) after his mother leaves them. They are like 2 peas in a pod. His dad’s a drunk and has a bad gambling problem but Ricky always took care of him no matter what. Then he meets his mother(Faye Dunaway)….yadda, yadda, yadda. The ending scene is the most famous part of the movie though. After years of being a retired boxer, Ricky’s dad (the champ) decides to go back into the ring even though he shouldn’t due to past injuries to his head. He has his big fight and this is the end…………..
i know this is a movie and all, but, GEEZ, I am sitting here with my eyes full right now.
wow. i’ve never watched this movie. i’m a whimp. i cry over movies like this.
first time i saw beaches, i bawled like i lost a best friend.
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I ain’t watchin it and you can’t make me!
I actually saw this movie when it came out and I will never forget it. I remember that scene as if I saw it yesterday ~ makes me cry just thinking about it.
Ain’t watchin it again ~ no way!
I think I saw it ages ago, but I don’t really remember. Maybe I should add it to my netflix.
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I have never seen that movie…and I must say that was brutal!!!
But wow go little Ricky for such great acting!
Am I gonna cry? Is so, might watch later… I’m not alone in the living room!
Cowgirl has a soft heart for sad movies ;-)
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This movie has been known to make a man tear up so you’re not a wimp Tanyetta..lol.
Aww, come on Karin…we need a good cry every now and then:)
Yes you should Leigh! It’s classic and a must have:)
Did you watch it yet Zhu??????
It’s a good one Juliann!..I love old classics that make me cry like Kramer vs. Kramer.
I’ve never even heard of this movie. I’m going to have to add it to my Netflix queue!
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