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The Champion (1957) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Champion is a 1957 action, romance, drama and music film from director Umetsugu Inoue, featuring Tatsuya Mihashi, Yōko Minamida and Yūjirō Ishihara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes and came out on May 1, 1957. The Champion holds an average TMDB user score of 6.7/10 from 6 votes.
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Eikichi Yamashiro, who is a former contender for the boxing title, works as a manager at a Club Champion owned by his fiancé Natsuko’s father. He lost a title match five years ago as he was besotted by Natsuko, but Eikichi actually cannot give up the dream of the championship. One day, he meets Shuntaro Fuma, who is a punk kid but a promising boxer, and realizes the dream that he himself could never fulfill. Then, they together start to train with the aim of the title. Mari Shiraki is an up-and-coming ballerina under the patronage of Eikichi as well. Eikichi forbids Shuntaro and Mari to be romantically involved with someone during their training, however, they start to go on a date.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Champion
What is the release date of The Champion?
The Champion was released on May 1, 1957.
How long is The Champion?
The Champion runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Champion?
The Champion stars Tatsuya Mihashi as Eikichi Yamashiro, Yōko Minamida as Natsuko Miyagawa, Yūjirō Ishihara as Shuntaro Fuma and Mie Kitahara as Mari Shiraki. The cast also includes Taiji Tonoyama, Jushiro Kobayashi, Tōru Abe and Joe Shishido.
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Umetsugu Inoue. The screenplay is credited to Umetsugu Inoue, Toshio Masuda and Isamu Onoda.
What kind of movie is The Champion?
The Champion is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, romance, drama and music.
What is the TMDB score of The Champion?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.7/10 from 6 votes.
What should I watch if I liked The Champion?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Champion include Jawbone (2017), Tokyo Fist (1995), Save the Last Dance (2001), The Enforcer (2022) and Bruised (2021).
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