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Champion(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-06-28
46%
8 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: Korean.
Countries:
South Korea
ProductionCompanies:
Cowell
Zininsa Film Production
Korea Pictures
Movie: Champion
Top 10 Billed Cast
유오성
Kim Deuk-gu
채민서
Lee Kyeong-mi
정두홍
Lee Sang-bok
김현숙
Bus Driver
지대한
Hwang Jun-seok
신정근
Kim Yoon-goo
양길영
Lee Jong-sil
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