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Champion (2002)

Champion (2002)

Drama

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

Release Date: 2002, June 28
Directors: Kwak Kyung-taek
Countries: South Korea
Production: Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures
Cast: Ji Dae-han, Lee Jung-pil, Shin Jung-keun, Yu Oh-seong, Kim Hyun-sook, Chae Min-seo, Yoon Seung-won

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.