Champion
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 55m
Original Title
챔피언
Genre
Drama
Country
South Korea
Language
Korean
Release Date
28 Jun 2002
Director & Producers
Kwak Kyung-taekTop Billed Cast
Yu Oh-seong
Chae Min-seo
Jung Doo-hong
Kim Hyun-sook
Ji Dae-han
Shin Jung-keun
Yang Gil-yeong
Kim Won-jung
Hong Kyung-pyo
Cowell
Zininsa Film Production
Korea Pictures