South Korea / Jun 28, 2002 / 12
The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.
1h 55min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Yang Gil-yeong | Lee Jong-sil |
| Park Ju-chun | Kim Gwang-min |
| Lee Jung-pil | Jang Seok-soo |
| Kim Won-jung | Kim Yong-dae |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 챔피언 |
| Original language | 한국어/조선말 (KO) |
| Spoken languages | 한국어/조선말 |
| Production countries | South Korea |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures |
| Release date | 28 giugno 2002 |
| Executive producer | Kim Jang-wook |
| Production | Park Bong-su |
| Writer | Kwak Kyung-taek |
| Editing | Park Gok-ji |
| Cinematography | Hong Kyung-pyo |
| Assistant directors | Kwak Kyung-taek |
| Lighting | Yu Yeong-jong, Mark Brinegar |
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| Camera operators | Hong Kyung-pyo |
| Additional photography | Hong Kyung-pyo |
| Production design | Gang Chang-gil, Kim Tae-wook, Jennifer Bendror |
| Art direction | Jennifer Bendror, Gang Chang-gil, Kim Tae-wook |
| Set decoration | Gang Chang-gil, Kim Tae-wook, Jennifer Bendror |
| Special effects | Kim Byeong-gi |
| Visual effects | Kang Jong-ik, Kim Byeong-gi |
| Music | Oh Won-chol |
| Sound | Oh Won-chol |
| Costume design | Lee Ja-young, Marianne Parker |
| Makeup | Lee Ja-young, Marianne Parker |
| Hairstyling | Lee Ja-young, Marianne Parker |
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