Champion
2002, Korean. Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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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
- Yang Gil-yeongLee Jong-sil
- Park Ju-chunKim Gwang-min
- Lee Jung-pilJang Seok-soo
- Kim Won-jungKim Yong-dae
Details
- Released
- 28 June 2002
- Original title
- 챔피언
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kwak Kyung-taek
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Champion runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Champion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Champion?
If you liked Champion, try Resurrecting the Champ, Miracle: Letters to the President, Fast Girls.
Who directed Champion?
Champion (2002) was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek and stars Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, Yoon Seung-won.