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Champion (2002)

Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek

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Overview

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.

Length 115 minutes

Actors

Yu Oh-seong | Chae Min-seo | Yun Seung-Won | Jung Doo-hong | Kim Hyun-sook