Champion
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.
Release Date:
2002-06-28
Runtime:
115 minutes
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Starring:
Yu Oh-seong
as Kim Deuk-gu
Chae Min-seo
as Lee Kyeong-mi
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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
Shin Jung-keun
as Kim Yoon-goo
Yang Gil-yeong
as Lee Jong-sil
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Park Ju-chun
as Kim Gwang-min
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Lee Jung-pil
as Jang Seok-soo
Kim Won-jung
as Kim Yong-dae