Champion

2002 • 1h 55m • Drama

5.2(9 votes)

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

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.

Director

Kwak Kyung-taek

Writers

Kwak Kyung-taek

Status

Released