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Champion
🎬 Movie

Champion

2002 · 115 min Drama
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Champion is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Yu Oh-seong

Yu Oh-seong

Kim Deuk-gu

Chae Min-seo

Chae Min-seo

Lee Kyeong-mi

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Yoon Seung-won

Kim Hyeon-ji

Jung Doo-hong

Jung Doo-hong

Lee Sang-bok

Kim Hyun-sook

Kim Hyun-sook

Bus Driver

Ji Dae-han

Ji Dae-han

Hwang Jun-seok

Shin Jung-keun

Shin Jung-keun

Kim Yoon-goo

Yang Gil-yeong

Yang Gil-yeong

Lee Jong-sil

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Park Ju-chun

Kim Gwang-min

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Lee Jung-pil

Jang Seok-soo

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