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Champion

Genres
Drama
Rating
4.6
StatusReleased
Languages한국어/조선말
CountriesSouth Korea
Release Date2002-06-28
Runtime115 mins

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.

Cast & Crew

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Yu Oh-seong

as Kim Deuk-gu

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Chae Min-seo

as Lee Kyeong-mi

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Yoon Seung-won

as Kim Hyeon-ji

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Jung Doo-hong

as Lee Sang-bok

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Kim Hyun-sook

as Bus Driver

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Ji Dae-han

as Hwang Jun-seok

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Shin Jung-keun

as Kim Yoon-goo

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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

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Kim Won-jung

as Kim Yong-dae

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