Rent Champion (2002)

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Synopsis:
Passionate, evocative and powerful. Champion brings to life the incredible story of Kim Deuk-gu, a boxing sensation, who overcame a life of poverty and hardship to become the Korean national lightweight champion- Kim later passed into boxing legend when he lost his life to Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini during the infamously heroic and brutal World Championship contest at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas: a fight which forever changed the destiny of boxing.
Actors:
, , Seung-won Yun, , Byeong-seo Kim, , , , , , Beth Powder,
Directors:
Writers:
Kyung-Taek Kwak
Aka:
Chaempieon
Studio:
Contender
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sports & Sport Films
Collections:
New waves of Korean Cinema, What to watch by country
Countries:
Korea
BBFC:
Release Date:
26/07/2004
Run Time:
113 minutes
Languages:
Dubbed, English Dolby Digital 5.1, English DTS 5.1, Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, Korean DTS 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Exclusive feature-length audio-commentary with Asian cinema expert Bey Logan and Mike Leeder
  • Love conquers all – An interview with leading-lady Chae Min-seo
  • Rolling with the punches – An interview with action-director Jung Doo-hung
  • Ringside raconteur – An interview with former Guardian boxing critic Jack Massarik
  • Going the distance – The making of 'Champion'
  • Taking up the challenge – Behind-the-scenes on 'Champion'
  • Making the grade – In training with leading-man Yoo Oh-seong
  • Information library – Film notes and cast biographies
  • Trailer gallery
  • Music video and TV spot
Disc 1:
This disc includes the main feature
Disc 2:
This disc includes the following special features:
- Interview Gallery
- Behind The Scenes
- Promotional Archive
- Information Library

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