Champion (2002)
20021h 55mDrama
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.
Cast
Yu Oh-seongKim Deuk-gu
Chae Min-seoLee Kyeong-mi- YYoon Seung-wonKim Hyeon-ji
Jung Doo-hongLee Sang-bok
Kim Hyun-sookBus Driver- KKim Byeong-seoPark Jong-pal
Ji Dae-hanHwang Jun-seok
Shin Jung-keunKim Yoon-goo
Yang Gil-yeongLee Jong-sil- PPark Ju-chunKim Gwang-min
- LLee Jung-pilJang Seok-soo
Kim Won-jungKim Yong-dae- NNam Ji-yeonKyeong-mi's Sister
- KKim Myeong-sinBus
- MMin Do-giHol-jjok
Oh Min-jeongClerk- YYang Joong-kyeongBuyer
Crew
- Director
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Writers
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Producers
- Kim Jang-wookYang Joong-kyeong
- Cinematography
- Hong Kyung-pyo
- Editing
- Park Gok-ji
Details
- Released
- June 28, 2002
- Language
- Korean
- Studio
- Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures
- IMDb
- tt0325165