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2002

Champion

Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek
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.

Duration

1h 55m

Released

June 28, 2002

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Cast5

  • Yu Oh-seong
  • Chae Min-seo
  • Yoon Seung-won
  • Jung Doo-hong
  • Kim Hyun-sook

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