---
title: "Champion"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/champion-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57394
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Champion (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/champion-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Champion is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This biographical drama chronicles the life and tragic career of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu."

### Why Watch
- tells a true story
- focuses on boxing history

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a tragic outcome
- deals with bleak surroundings
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts a tragic sports event involving a fatal injury during a championship fight.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: biographical, dramatic, intense, tragic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/champion-2002#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
The film is a biopic about the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu.

### Q: Who is the main subject of the movie?
The movie follows South Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu, also known as Duk Koo Kim.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on June 28, 2002 in South Korea.

### Q: Who does the boxer fight in the film?
Kim faces the reigning lightweight champion Ray Mancini in a championship fight.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is classified as a drama and a biopic.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Champion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57394)
- [Champion (2002 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champion_(2002_film))
- [Champion - amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Champion/page/9315F82B-8BDF-4711-8450-2428416D0F96)
- [Champion (2000) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/225020-champion/prehled/)

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