Champion
“This is his story.”
Synopsis
Danny Trejo, you know the man. He has fierce tattoos, and frequently plays a thug in your favorite movies. Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time. Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before he turned himself around and after.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Eckardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Cecily Gambrell
- Original Title
- Champion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- The Film Emporium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Eckardt
Cecily Gambrell
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Eckardt
Director
Cecily Gambrell
Writer
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What is Champion about?
Danny Trejo, you know the man. He has fierce tattoos, and frequently plays a thug in your favorite movies. Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time. Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before he turned himself around and after.
Who directed Champion?
Champion was directed by Joe Eckardt.
Who stars in Champion?
The principal cast of Champion includes Danny Trejo, Dennis Hopper, Robert Rodriguez, Steve Buscemi, Antonio Banderas.
When was Champion released and how long is it?
Champion was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.