Plot — What is The Champion about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Action, Romance, Drama, Music |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 97 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 6 votes) |
The Champion — FAQ
Is The Champion worth watching? The Champion holds a 6.7/10 rating from 6 viewers. 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 Eikic
Who directed The Champion? Directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who is in the cast of The Champion? It stars Tatsuya Mihashi, Yōko Minamida, Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Taiji Tonoyama, Jushiro Kobayashi and more.
Where can I stream The Champion? Streaming availability for The Champion is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Champion release? It released in 1957.
