Champion

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.

Details

Director

Kwak Kyung-taek

Release

June 28, 2002

Status

Released

Country

South Korea

Network

Cowell

Runtime

1h 55m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Yu Oh-seong

  Kim Deuk-gu
• 
  Chae Min-seo

  Lee Kyeong-mi
• 
  Yoon Seung-won

  Kim Hyeon-ji
• 
  Jung Doo-hong

  Lee Sang-bok
• 
  Kim Hyun-sook

  Bus Driver
• Kim Byeong-seo

  Park Jong-pal
• 
  Ji Dae-han

  Hwang Jun-seok
• 
  Shin Jung-keun

  Kim Yoon-goo
• 
  Yang Gil-yeong

  Lee Jong-sil
• Park Ju-chun

  Kim Gwang-min
• Lee Jung-pil

  Jang Seok-soo
• 
  Kim Won-jung

  Kim Yong-dae

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