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The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.
5.2(9)20021h 55m
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
- Created by
- Kim Jang-wook
- Writers
- Kwak Kyung-taek
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Cast

Yu Oh-seong
Kim Deuk-gu

Chae Min-seo
Lee Kyeong-mi

Yoon Seung-won
Kim Hyeon-ji

Jung Doo-hong
Lee Sang-bok

Kim Hyun-sook
Bus Driver
Kim Byeong-seo
Park Jong-pal

Ji Dae-han
Hwang Jun-seok

Shin Jung-keun
Kim Yoon-goo

Yang Gil-yeong
Lee Jong-sil
Park Ju-chun
Kim Gwang-min
Lee Jung-pil
Jang Seok-soo

Kim Won-jung
Kim Yong-dae
Nam Ji-yeon
Kyeong-mi's Sister
Kim Myeong-sin
Bus
Min Do-gi
Hol-jjok

Oh Min-jeong
Clerk
Yang Joong-kyeong
Buyer
Crew
Directing
- Kwak Kyung-taekDirector
Writing
- Kwak Kyung-taekWriter
Production
- Kim Jang-wookExecutive Producer
- Park Bong-suLine Producer
- Yang Joong-kyeongProducer
Camera
- Hong Kyung-pyoDirector of Photography
Editing
- Park Gok-jiEditor
Sound
- Oh Won-cholSound Supervisor
- Ahn Sang-hoProduction Sound Mixer
Art
- Gang Chang-gilProduction Design
- Kim Tae-wookProps
- Jennifer BendrorArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Lee Ja-youngCostume Design
- Marianne ParkerCostume Designer
Visual Effects
- Kang Jong-ikVisual Effects
- Kim Byeong-giSpecial Effects Supervisor
Crew
- Jung Doo-hongMartial Arts Choreographer
Lighting
- Yu Yeong-jongLighting Director
- Mark BrinegarLighting Director