The Champion (1957)

The Champion (1957)

1957-05-01 Japan 97 Min. PG-13
6.4 5 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

三橋達也 is Eikichi Yamashiro
Eikichi Yamashiro
南田洋子 is Natsuko Miyagawa
Natsuko Miyagawa
石原裕次郎 is Shuntaro Fuma
Shuntaro Fuma
石原まき子 is Mari Shiraki
Mari Shiraki
殿山泰司 is Pote-chan
Pote-chan
安部徹 is Shinzo Takaoka
Shinzo Takaoka
宍戸錠 is Boxer Ishiyama
Boxer Ishiyama
清水将夫 is Keisuke Miyagawa
Keisuke Miyagawa
桂典子 is Yottan
Yottan
浦島久恵 is Rose Minami
Rose Minami