The Champion
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Champion is a drama/history film. directed by Maciej Barczewski.
Starring Piotr Głowacki, Jan Szydłowski, and Grzegorz Małecki
Synopsis
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (209 votes)
Box Office
$43.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
- Revenue
- $43,663
Production Companies
- Iron Films
- Telewizja Polska
- Cavatina Studio
- Hardkop
- Moovi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Champion about?
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp...
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Maciej Barczewski.
How long is The Champion?
The Champion has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Champion released?
The Champion was released on August 27, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Champion?
The main cast of The Champion includes Piotr Głowacki, Jan Szydłowski, Grzegorz Małecki, Marcin Bosak, Marcin Czarnik.
Is The Champion worth watching?
The Champion has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 209 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.