Champion

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

Director

Kwak Kyung-taek

Yu Oh-seong

Kim Deuk-gu

Chae Min-seo

Lee Kyeong-mi

Yoon Seung-won

Kim Hyeon-ji

Jung Doo-hong

Lee Sang-bok

Kim Hyun-sook

Bus Driver

Kim Byeong-seo

Park Jong-pal