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The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.

4.6

1h 55m

2002

“The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.”

Synopsis

This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu. Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray Boom Boom Mancini.

Director

Kwak Kyung-taek

Trailer

Drama

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Cast & Crew

Yu Oh-seong

Yu Oh-seong

as Kim Deuk-gu

Chae Min-seo

Chae Min-seo

as Lee Kyeong-mi

Yoon Seung-won

as Kim Hyeon-ji

Jung Doo-hong

Jung Doo-hong

as Lee Sang-bok

Kim Hyun-sook

Kim Hyun-sook

as Bus Driver

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