Champion(2002)
챔피언
The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.
Champion Synopsis
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.
Champion (2002) is a drama film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, released on June 28, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, Yoon Seung-won and Jung Doo-hong. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Writers:
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Producers:
- Yang Joong-kyeong
- Cinematographer:
- Hong Kyung-pyo
- Production:
- Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Champion (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Champion before you stream it.
Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yu Oh-seong
as Kim Deuk-gu
Chae Min-seo
as Lee Kyeong-mi
Yoon Seung-won
as Kim Hyeon-ji
Jung Doo-hong
as Lee Sang-bok
Kim Hyun-sook
as Bus Driver
- Kim Byeong-seo
Kim Byeong-seo
as Park Jong-pal
Ji Dae-han
as Hwang Jun-seok
Shin Jung-keun
as Kim Yoon-goo
Yang Gil-yeong
as Lee Jong-sil
- Park Ju-chun
Park Ju-chun
as Kim Gwang-min
- Lee Jung-pil
Lee Jung-pil
as Jang Seok-soo
Kim Won-jung
as Kim Yong-dae
Key crew
Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, written by Kwak Kyung-taek, produced by Yang Joong-kyeong.
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Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Champion online?
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Champion (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Champion?
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The main cast of Champion (2002) includes Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, Yoon Seung-won, Jung Doo-hong and Kim Hyun-sook. The film was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Champion released?
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Champion was released on June 28, 2002 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Champion worth watching?
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Champion (2002) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Champion?
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Yes. The official Champion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.