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The Champion

January 1, 1979 1h 5m

Originally released in 1979. The Champion is a drama film. directed by Sergey Shutov. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Darkhan Rsayev, Gaukhar Sadvakasova, and Doskhan Zholzhaksynov

Synopsis

Fifth-grader Murat Batyrbaev grew up like a mama's boy, was often sick, was weak and indecisive. At school he got straight C grades and avoided physical education classes. One day, while skipping another lesson, he met a new student in the class, whose father was appointed a physical education teacher at their school. The friendship between Murat and Zhenard helps the boy to believe in himself, overcome his fears, enroll in the boxing section and win school competitions...

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1979 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 5m 65 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Kazakhfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Champion about?

Fifth-grader Murat Batyrbaev grew up like a mama's boy, was often sick, was weak and indecisive. At school he got straight C grades and avoided physical education classes. One day, while skipping...

Who directed The Champion?

The Champion was directed by Sergey Shutov.

How long is The Champion?

The Champion has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).

When was The Champion released?

The Champion was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Champion?

The main cast of The Champion includes Darkhan Rsayev, Gaukhar Sadvakasova, Doskhan Zholzhaksynov, Biken Rimova, Maira Omarbayeva.