TMDb Rating
4.6/10
8 verified votes
Champion (2002)
Drama
115 min
"The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life."
Plot Summary
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.
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DramaKwak Kyung-taekYu Oh-seongChae Min-seo2002
Director
Kwak Kyung-taek
Top Cast
Yu Oh-seongChae Min-seoYoon Seung-wonJung Doo-hongKim Hyun-sook
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