Champion
"The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life."
Originally released in 2002. Champion is a drama film. directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
Starring Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, and Yoon Seung-won
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Cowell
- Zininsa Film Production
- Korea Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champion about?
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. Tragic...
Who directed Champion?
Champion was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
How long is Champion?
Champion has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Champion released?
Champion was released on June 28, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Champion?
The main cast of Champion includes Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, Yoon Seung-won, Jung Doo-hong, Kim Hyun-sook.