The Champion(1979)
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The Champion Synopsis
Tou former boxers meet in the ring again after years for a re-run of an old match. The old loser currently works as a factory executive and he is unwilling to reconcile with his old defeat. He challenges the old winner, whose job in a garage puts him on the opposite end ofthe career ladder. The match is a battle fought between two men who stand for two different attitudes to life. The confrontation results in the revelation that the winner is not always the one whose arm is raised by the referee after the last round.
The Champion (1979) is a drama film directed by Dušan Trančík, released on March 2, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Jaroslav Tomsa, Jaroslav Pucher, Dagmar Kováčiková and Pavla Božíková. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Dušan Trančík
- Writers:
- Dušan Trančík, Tibor Vichta, Juraj Bindzár
- Cinematographer:
- Viktor Svoboda
- Composer:
- Svetozár Štúr
- Production:
- Slovenská filmová tvorba
- Status:
- Released
The Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Dušan Trančík, written by Dušan Trančík, Tibor Vichta and Juraj Bindzár.
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The Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Champion online?
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The Champion (1979) is available to stream on Otta. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Champion?
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The main cast of The Champion (1979) includes Jaroslav Tomsa, Jaroslav Pucher, Dagmar Kováčiková, Pavla Božíková and Gejza Maráky. The film was directed by Dušan Trančík. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Champion released?
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The Champion was released on March 2, 1979 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Champion worth watching?
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The Champion (1979) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.