Plot — What is Champ for a Day about?
An up-and-coming heavyweight fighter, George Wilson, arrives in Vulcan City, a small mid-western town over-run by racketeers, to fight a heavily-favored Frankie Sebastian. George arrives but his manager Dolan is nowhere to be found. But Ma and Pa Karlsen, owners of Karlsen's Kozy Kottages motel and restaurant take him under their wing. He meets Miss Gormley who is also there to meet the no-show manager who is blackmailing her brother. Dolan still hasn't arrived by the date of the fight but, to the surprise of sports-promoters Tom Healy and Dominic Guido, George shows up and wins the fight. This wins him the friendship of trainer Al Muntz and the enmity of Willie Foltis, a punchy ex-fighter and a Healy henchman. This leads George to a fight with "Soldier" Freeman, whose manager Scotty Cameron has made arrangements for the favored-Freeman to take a dive, so he and Healy and Guido can clean up betting on the underdog. But Honest George has other plans.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Crime, Comedy, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 2 votes) |
Champ for a Day — FAQ
Is Champ for a Day worth watching? Champ for a Day holds a 7.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. An up-and-coming heavyweight fighter, George Wilson, arrives in Vulcan City, a small mid-western town over-run by racketeers, to fight a heavily-favored Frankie Sebastian. George arrives but his manager Dolan is nowhere
Who directed Champ for a Day? Directed by William A. Seiter.
Who is in the cast of Champ for a Day? It stars Alex Nicol, Audrey Totter, Charles Winninger, Hope Emerson, Joseph Wiseman, Barry Kelley and more.
Where can I stream Champ for a Day? Streaming availability for Champ for a Day is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Champ for a Day release? It released in 1953.
