Champion (2002)

  • NR
  • 06/28/2002 (KR)
  • Drama
  • 1h 55m

The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.

Overview

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.

Kwak Kyung-taek

Director

Cast

Yu Oh-seong's headshot

Yu Oh-seong

Kim Deuk-gu
Chae Min-seo's headshot

Chae Min-seo

Lee Kyeong-mi
Yoon Seung-won's headshot

Yoon Seung-won

Kim Hyeon-ji
Jung Doo-hong's headshot

Jung Doo-hong

Lee Sang-bok
Kim Hyun-sook's headshot

Kim Hyun-sook

Bus Driver

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