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Fifth-grader Murat Batyrbaev grew up like a mama's boy, was often sick, was weak and indecisive. At school he got straight C grades and avoided physical education classes. One day, while skipping another lesson, he met a new student in the class, whose father was appointed a physical education teacher at their school. The friendship between Murat and Zhenard helps the boy to believe in himself, overcome his fears, enroll in the boxing section and win school competitions...
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How long is The Champion?
The Champion has a runtime of 1h 5m (1 hour and 5 minutes).
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Sergey Shutov and released in 1979.
What genre is The Champion?
The Champion is a Drama film (1979).
Who stars in The Champion?
The cast of The Champion includes Darkhan Rsayev, Gaukhar Sadvakasova, Doskhan Zholzhaksynov, Biken Rimova, Maira Omarbayeva.
