Champions
“It's never too late for a comeback”
Synopsis
Gigi Poltera's best days are behind him – just like "his" EHC Arosa. While the hockey club is facing bankruptcy and forced relegation, the soon-to-be 50-year-old is working his way through the valley as a postman. Twenty years ago, he was one of the stars in Schanfigg – as part of the championship team of the local skating club. The stars of yesteryear are now called upon to fill the gaps in the team. Gigi's friend Sturzi decides to make a comeback and persuades his former teammates, who have put on weight, such as the village priest, to join him. Gigi also digs out his skates in the hope of winning back his ex-wife Jenny and impressing his son, who is considered a talented goalie.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Signorell
- Screenplay & Story
- Riccardo Signorell, Urs Bühler
- Original Title
- Champions
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Signorell
Riccardo Signorell, Urs Bühler
Marco Valpiani, Thomas Loehrer
Department Leadership Roster
Riccardo Signorell
Director
Marco Valpiani
Producer
Thomas Loehrer
Producer
Riccardo Signorell
Writer
Urs Bühler
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What is Champions about?
Gigi Poltera's best days are behind him – just like "his" EHC Arosa. While the hockey club is facing bankruptcy and forced relegation, the soon-to-be 50-year-old is working his way through the valley as a postman. Twenty years ago, he was one of the stars in Schanfigg – as part of the championship team of the local skating club. The stars of yesteryear are now called upon to fill the gaps in the team. Gigi's friend Sturzi decides to make a comeback and persuades his former teammates, who have put on weight, such as the village priest, to join him. Gigi also digs out his skates in the hope of winning back his ex-wife Jenny and impressing his son, who is considered a talented goalie.
Who directed Champions?
Champions was directed by Riccardo Signorell.
Who stars in Champions?
The principal cast of Champions includes Marco Rima, Andrea Zogg, Jörg Schneider, Stephanie Japp, Hans-Peter Ulli.
When was Champions released and how long is it?
Champions was released in 2009 with a total runtime of Unknown.