Champion
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Champion
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 28, 2002
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama
User Score
46%
Original Title
챔피언
Production Companies
Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures
Director
Kwak Kyung-taek
Description
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.
