Synopsis & Context
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.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- 챔피언
- Release
- June 28, 2002
- Screen Time
- 1h 55min
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Original Language
- Korean
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Production Status
- Released
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