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Champion

Champion

Kwak Kyung-taek

2002

  • Drama
5.2

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 & crew

  • Kwak Kyung-taekDirector
  • Yu Oh-seongKim Deuk-gu
  • Chae Min-seoLee Kyeong-mi
  • Yoon Seung-wonKim Hyeon-ji
  • Jung Doo-hongLee Sang-bok
  • Kim Hyun-sookBus Driver
  • Kim Byeong-seoPark Jong-pal
  • Ji Dae-hanHwang Jun-seok
  • Shin Jung-keunKim Yoon-goo

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