The Champ (1979) - Blu-ray Forum

OneWayFilms · 08-28-2018, 12:50 PM

Voted as one of the most emotional movies ever made, I don't see how this classic and touching father/son film was never released on bluray yet.

I remember my dad taking me to see this when it was first released, I was only 10 years old and we sat there, in the darkened theater and cried our eyes out together. This film has remained in my heart and my memory ever since then. I have it on VHS and even an HD digital copy from VUDU, but this film deserves to be released on bluray for other families to discover.

I have never found a child actor who can top the performance that Ricky Schroder delivered in this amazing film. I'm so sorry that he didn't get better films as an adult, because his acting talent is so raw and powerful.

Jon Voight and Fay Dunaway also deliver award-winning performances here, and when you mix all that talent, the stirring musical score and this tear-jerking story together....you end up with a film that will stick with you forever.

I SERIOUSLY hope to see this movie released on bluray one day.

Am I alone in this?

cash_black · 08-28-2018, 11:50 PM

i rewatched this last week on tv, def needs a release

AFILMDUDE · 03-19-2019, 03:23 PM

A classic that needs to be released!

AFILMDUDE · 01-19-2020, 12:28 PM

Need The Champ on Blu!

AnamorphicWidescreen · 02-13-2020, 06:36 PM

Just watched The Champ for the first time on the DVD. Excellent film. Very sad/poignant, and realistic.

Jon Voight & Ricky Schroder really convinced me that they were actual father & son - though I know they aren't in real life. Excellent casting here. Even though the Voight character was a drunk & a gambler, it was obvious he really loved his son & had his best interest(s) at heart. The scene towards the beginning when he won a lot of money gambling & came back for gifts for all of his friends was great; RS's expression when he realized his father hadn't forgotten him was priceless - great acting here.

In fact, "The Champ's" willing to go back into the ring (towards the end of the film) was primarily to make his son proud.

I also liked the Florida setting re: the ocean/beach, horse racing, etc.

[Show spoiler]

This film is yet another example of why the '70's was the best decade for cinema.

So, yes - I would definitely be onboard for an upgrade of The Champ to Blu - I'm sure it would look fantastic in HD.

OneWayFilms · 07-28-2020, 02:27 PM

Just wanting to see this thread bumped up and keep it visible. I can almost see a company like KINO or even CRITERION releasing this classic.

AFILMDUDE · 12-04-2024, 06:07 AM

Still waiting for this classic to be released.

OneWayFilms · 12-07-2024, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFILMDUDE

Still waiting for this classic to be released.

It truly seems to be the lone, lost, ignored classic.

Watershipdownisgood · 12-17-2024, 05:12 AM

One of the few Jon Voight films still not on Blu-Ray somehow we need this and Catch 22, and Rosewood too bad they're all owned by Warner Bros. However, if say Kino announces a Warner Bros deal next year as they're in talks with them then we might finally get these two from the deal at some point. Seriously though I hope Criterion puts out Rosewood at some point on Blu-Ray, or maybe even WAC could do it I just think these movies need to finally get Blu-Rays they've been waiting way too long for them.

08-28-2018, 12:50 PM	#1
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:967 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	The Champ (1979) Voted as one of the most emotional movies ever made, I don't see how this classic and touching father/son film was never released on bluray yet. I remember my dad taking me to see this when it was first released, I was only 10 years old and we sat there, in the darkened theater and cried our eyes out together. This film has remained in my heart and my memory ever since then. I have it on VHS and even an HD digital copy from VUDU, but this film deserves to be released on bluray for other families to discover. I have never found a child actor who can top the performance that Ricky Schroder delivered in this amazing film. I'm so sorry that he didn't get better films as an adult, because his acting talent is so raw and powerful. Jon Voight and Fay Dunaway also deliver award-winning performances here, and when you mix all that talent, the stirring musical score and this tear-jerking story together....you end up with a film that will stick with you forever. I SERIOUSLY hope to see this movie released on bluray one day. Am I alone in this?

02-13-2020, 06:36 PM	#5
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Just watched The Champ for the first time on the DVD. Excellent film. Very sad/poignant, and realistic. Jon Voight & Ricky Schroder really convinced me that they were actual father & son - though I know they aren't in real life. Excellent casting here. Even though the Voight character was a drunk & a gambler, it was obvious he really loved his son & had his best interest(s) at heart. The scene towards the beginning when he won a lot of money gambling & came back for gifts for all of his friends was great; RS's expression when he realized his father hadn't forgotten him was priceless - great acting here. In fact, "The Champ's" willing to go back into the ring (towards the end of the film) was primarily to make his son proud. I also liked the Florida setting re: the ocean/beach, horse racing, etc. [Show spoiler] This film is yet another example of why the '70's was the best decade for cinema. So, yes - I would definitely be onboard for an upgrade of The Champ to Blu - I'm sure it would look fantastic in HD. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 02-13-2020 at 08:00 PM.

08-28-2018, 11:50 PM	#2
cash_black Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:196 Blu-ray collection:855 DVD collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 101 Trading Score:49	i rewatched this last week on tv, def needs a release

03-19-2019, 03:23 PM	#3
AFILMDUDE Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:108 Blu-ray collection:786 DVD collection:1 Prime collection:1	A classic that needs to be released!

01-19-2020, 12:28 PM	#4
AFILMDUDE Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:108 Blu-ray collection:786 DVD collection:1 Prime collection:1	Need The Champ on Blu!

07-28-2020, 02:27 PM	#6
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:967 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	Just wanting to see this thread bumped up and keep it visible. I can almost see a company like KINO or even CRITERION releasing this classic.

12-04-2024, 06:07 AM	#7
AFILMDUDE Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:108 Blu-ray collection:786 DVD collection:1 Prime collection:1	Still waiting for this classic to be released.

12-17-2024, 05:12 AM	#9
Watershipdownisgood Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2023 Location:Castle Rock, Colorado 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:1203 DVD collection:39 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:2	One of the few Jon Voight films still not on Blu-Ray somehow we need this and Catch 22, and Rosewood too bad they're all owned by Warner Bros. However, if say Kino announces a Warner Bros deal next year as they're in talks with them then we might finally get these two from the deal at some point. Seriously though I hope Criterion puts out Rosewood at some point on Blu-Ray, or maybe even WAC could do it I just think these movies need to finally get Blu-Rays they've been waiting way too long for them.

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