Once I Was a Champion
“The Real Story of Evan Tanner”
Synopsis
Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Once I was a Champion (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Roxburgh
- Original Title
- Once I Was a Champion
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $100K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Roxburgh
Kirk Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Roxburgh
Director
Kirk Porter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once I Was a Champion
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What is Once I Was a Champion about?
Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.
Who directed Once I Was a Champion?
Once I Was a Champion was directed by Gerard Roxburgh.
Who stars in Once I Was a Champion?
The principal cast of Once I Was a Champion includes Randy Couture, Rick Franklin, Forrest Griffin, John Herzfeld, Matt Lindland.
When was Once I Was a Champion released and how long is it?
Once I Was a Champion was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once I Was a Champion?
Once I Was a Champion holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).