The Champion
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. (source: Nikkatsu International)
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 勝利者
- Genres: Action, Romance, Drama, Music
- Release Date: 1957-05-01
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.283
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Tatsuya Mihashi
as Eikichi Yamashiro
Yūjirō Ishihara
as Shuntaro Fuma
Yōko Minamida
as Natsuko Miyagawa
Mie Kitahara
as Mari Shiraki
Taiji Tonoyama
as Pote-chan
Masao Shimizu
as Keisuke Miyagawa
Tōru Abe
as Shinzo Takaoka
Mamoru Yokoyama
as Champion Teshima
Joe Shishido
as Boxer Ishiyama
Hyōe Enoki
as Boxer Akagi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Champion?▼
The Champion is a Action, Romance, Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1957-05-01.
Who are the main actors in The Champion?▼
The main cast includes Tatsuya Mihashi, Yūjirō Ishihara, Yōko Minamida, Mie Kitahara, Taiji Tonoyama, .
Where can I watch The Champion online?▼
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Is The Champion based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Champion?▼
The Champion has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Champion?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Champion?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Nikkatsu Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Champion filmed?▼
The Champion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Champion?▼
The total runtime of The Champion is 97 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Champion?▼
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