Champion

Champion

115 mins | Drama | June 28, 2002

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.

Champion

115 mins | Drama | June 28, 2002

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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures
Original title 챔피언
Directors Kwak Kyung-taek
Writers

Cast

Yu Oh-seong

as Kim Deuk-gu

Chae Min-seo

as Lee Kyeong-mi

Yun Seung-Won

as Kim Hyeon-ji

Jung Doo-hong

as Lee Sang-bok

Kim Hyun-sook

as Bus Driver