Film
Champion
2002· 12· 1h 55m· Drama
“The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.”
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.
2002-06-28
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DirectorKwak Kyung-taek
WriterKwak Kyung-taek
ProducerYang Joong-kyeong
Director of PhotographyHong Kyung-pyo
EditorPark Gok-ji
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Details
Released2002-06-28
Runtime1h 55m · 12
StatusReleased
StudiosCowell · Zininsa Film Production · Korea Pictures
LanguagesKorean
CountriesSouth Korea
Rating5.2/10 · 9 votes
Original languageko
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