Champion

"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.

Release Date

June 28, 2002

Status

Released

Original Title

챔피언

Runtime

1h 55min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Korean