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    Champ, The
    1979
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 64 (Sept 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill, Strother Martin & Joan Blondell

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.warnervideo.com
    Special Features
    Includes filmographies, audio commentary by Jon Voight and Rick Schroder, an original seven minute On Location With The Champ featurette.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 65233
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 123
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1979
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/09/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Franco Zeffirelli
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    Story Synopsis:
    Based on a story by Frances Marion, ex-boxing champion Billy Flynn (Voight) will always be

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is quite pleasing, with colors that are rich and vibrant, especially the scarlet horse blankets, polo wraps, and buckets at the stable. Contrast seems a bit low at times, limiting detail. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though some scenes appear soft or slightly hazy. The source element is revealing of some film grain, scratches, and artifacts. Pixelization creates a

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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