The Champion
Originally released in 1957. The Champion is a action/romance film. directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Starring Tatsuya Mihashi, Yūjirō Ishihara, and Yōko Minamida
Synopsis
Eikichi Yamashiro, who is a former contender for the boxing title, works as a manager at a Club Champion owned by his fiancé Natsuko’s father. He lost a title match five years ago as he was besotted by Natsuko, but Eikichi actually cannot give up the dream of the championship. One day, he meets Shuntaro Fuma, who is a punk kid but a promising boxer, and realizes the dream that he himself could never fulfill. Then, they together start to train with the aim of the title. Mari Shiraki is an up-and-coming ballerina under the patronage of Eikichi as well. Eikichi forbids Shuntaro and Mari to be romantically involved with someone during their training, however, they start to go on a date.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tatsuya Mihashi
as Eikichi Yamashiro
Yūjirō Ishihara
as Shuntaro Fuma
Yōko Minamida
as Natsuko Miyagawa
Mie Kitahara
as Mari Shiraki
Taiji Tonoyama
as Pote-chan
Masao Shimizu
as Keisuke Miyagawa
Tōru Abe
as Shinzo Takaoka
Mamoru Yokoyama
as Champion Teshima
Joe Shishido
as Boxer Ishiyama
Hyōe Enoki
as Boxer Akagi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Champion about?
Eikichi Yamashiro, who is a former contender for the boxing title, works as a manager at a Club Champion owned by his fiancé Natsuko’s father. He lost a title match five years ago as he was beso...
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
How long is The Champion?
The Champion has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Champion released?
The Champion was released on May 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Champion?
The main cast of The Champion includes Tatsuya Mihashi, Yūjirō Ishihara, Yōko Minamida, Mie Kitahara, Taiji Tonoyama.