Drama · South Korea · 2002 · 1h 55m

Champion

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Champion poster
Director
Kwak Kyung-taek
Cast
Yu Oh-seong as Kim Deuk-gu Chae Min-seo as Lee Kyeong-mi Yoon Seung-won as Kim Hyeon-ji Jung Doo-hong as Lee Sang-bok Kim Hyun-sook as Bus Driver Ji Dae-han as Hwang Jun-seok
Crew
Hong Kyung-pyo — Director of Photography Park Gok-ji — Editor Kwak Kyung-taek — Writer Gang Chang-gil — Production Design Lee Ja-young — Costume Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Champion — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Key Collaborators
Kwak Kyung-taek Director Hong Kyung-pyo Director of Photography Park Gok-ji Editor Kwak Kyung-taek Writer Gang Chang-gil Production Design Lee Ja-young Costume Design
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