Champion
Original title: 챔피언
“The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.”
5.2/ 10IMDb6.59
20021h 55m
Overview
This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu. Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray Boom Boom Mancini.
Top-billed cast
- YYu Oh-seong
- CChae Min-seo
- YYoon Seung-won
- JJung Doo-hong
- KKim Hyun-sook
- KKim Byeong-seo
- JJi Dae-han
- SShin Jung-keun
- YYang Gil-yeong
- PPark Ju-chun
Crew
- Director
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Writer
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Producers
- Kim Jang-wook, Yang Joong-kyeong
- Production
- Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Champion rated?
Champion has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 votes.
Who directed Champion?
Champion was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
When was Champion released?
Champion was released in 2002.
