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Once I Was a Champion

Once I Was a Champion

The Real Story of Evan Tanner

Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Once I Was a Champion
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2011-06-18
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Rating: 5.8/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $100,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.302
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Randy Couture

Randy Couture

as Himself

Rick Franklin

Rick Franklin

as Himself

Forrest Griffin

Forrest Griffin

as Himself

John Herzfeld

John Herzfeld

as Himself

Matt Lindland

Matt Lindland

as Himself

John McCarthy

John McCarthy

as Himself

Benji Radach

Benji Radach

as Himself

Bas Rutten

Bas Rutten

as Himself

Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen

as Himself

Evan Tanner

Evan Tanner

as Himself

Trailers & Clips

Once I was a Champion (Official Trailer)

External Links

Keywords

mixed martial arts (mma)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once I Was a Champion?

Once I Was a Champion is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2011-06-18.

Who are the main actors in Once I Was a Champion?

The main cast includes Randy Couture, Rick Franklin, Forrest Griffin, John Herzfeld, Matt Lindland, .

Where can I watch Once I Was a Champion online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Once I Was a Champion is available.

Is Once I Was a Champion based on a true story?

The Real Story of Evan Tanner

What is the IMDb rating of Once I Was a Champion?

Once I Was a Champion has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Once I Was a Champion?

The movie had a production budget of $100,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Once I Was a Champion?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Once I Was a Champion filmed?

Once I Was a Champion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Once I Was a Champion?

The total runtime of Once I Was a Champion is 93 minutes.

Is Once I Was a Champion suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Once I Was a Champion?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Once I Was a Champion.

Does Once I Was a Champion have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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