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Film / 2002
Champion
Directed by
Kwak Kyung-taek
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.
The story
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
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
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