Champion (1949) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Champion
Year
1949
Running time
99 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Drama. Film noir | Sports. Boxing
Synopsis
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up. One of the all-time great boxing movies. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Actor--Kirk Douglas, Best Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Film Editing.
Rankings Position
Awards
1949: Oscar: Best Editing. 6 Nominations
1949: Golden Globes: Best Cinematography (B&W). 2 Nominations
1949: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1949: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Drama Screenplay
1949: Venice Film Festival: nominated to Golden Lion - Best Picture.
Critics' reviews
- "The Set-Up, made the same year, is infinitely superior."
- "The contrasting black and white cinematography perfectly fits the dark mood. The fight sequences are excitingly and realistically staged."
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