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    Champion

    115'

    2002-06-28

    5.2

    The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.

    Drama

    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.

    DirectingKwak Kyung-taekWritingKwak Kyung-taek

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    Cast

    1

    Kim Deuk-gu

    Yu Oh-seong

    1

    Lee Kyeong-mi

    Chae Min-seo

    1

    Kim Hyeon-ji

    Yoon Seung-won

    1

    Lee Sang-bok

    Jung Doo-hong

    2

    Bus Driver

    Kim Hyun-sook

    1

    Park Jong-pal

    Kim Byeong-seo

    1

    Hwang Jun-seok

    Ji Dae-han

    1

    Kim Yoon-goo

    Shin Jung-keun

    1

    Lee Jong-sil

    Yang Gil-yeong

    1

    Kim Gwang-min

    Park Ju-chun

    1

    Jang Seok-soo

    Lee Jung-pil

    1

    Kim Yong-dae

    Kim Won-jung

    1

    Kyeong-mi's Sister

    Nam Ji-yeon

    1

    Bus

    Kim Myeong-sin

    1

    Hol-jjok

    Min Do-gi

    1

    Clerk

    Oh Min-jeong

    1

    Buyer

    Yang Joong-kyeong

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. South Korea
    • List of languages:
      1. Korean
    • List of companies:
      1. Cowell
      2. Zininsa Film Production
      3. Korea Pictures
    • Vote Count: 9
    • Popularity: 0.4984
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:챔피언

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