The Champion

Original title: Mistrz

2020
1h 31m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

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The story of the pre-war boxing champion Tadeusz "Teddy" Pietrzykowski, who in 1940 arrives with the first transport of prisoners to the newly created Auschwitz concentration camp.

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The story of the pre-war boxing champion Tadeusz "Teddy" Pietrzykowski, who in 1940 arrives with the first transport of prisoners to the newly created Auschwitz concentration camp.The story of the pre-war boxing champion Tadeusz "Teddy" Pietrzykowski, who in 1940 arrives with the first transport of prisoners to the newly created Auschwitz concentration camp.The story of the pre-war boxing champion Tadeusz "Teddy" Pietrzykowski, who in 1940 arrives with the first transport of prisoners to the newly created Auschwitz concentration camp.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 6 nominations

Trivia
Piotr Glowacki reduced his weight from 78 kg to 60 kg for the role and was learning boxing for a year. He also participated in other physical activities during this year, so his body would resemble that of an ex-boxer in Auschwitz.

Soundtracks
Little Brown Jug
Music by Joseph Eastbum Winner
Performed by Glenn Miller

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Featured review

10/10

Solid Movie

Dramatic, heart-wrenching, powerful story and acting. While parts of the movie can be difficult to watch there's an uplifting and spirited feeling as well.