Champions
“The Ultimate Fight... to the Death”
Synopsis
William Rockman, a champion "Terminal Combat" fighter who retired from the sport after accidentally killing a young man while training. Five years after his retirement, Terminal Combat has been banned by the government and has gone underground. The "new" Terminal Combat is just that; one combatant in each match usually does not live to tell about the experience. When Rockman's younger brother is killed in one of the underground matches by his old rival, the King, Rockman enters the tournament to exact revenge on the King, not knowing that the King and his wife, Daria, have been enslaved by Max Brito, the tournament's greedy promoter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 23, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Gathings Bunche
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas S. McNamara, Peter McAlevey, George Francisco
- Original Title
- Champions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Gathings Bunche
Thomas S. McNamara, Peter McAlevey, George Francisco
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas S. McNamara
Writer
Peter McAlevey
Writer
Peter Gathings Bunche
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Champions
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What is Champions about?
William Rockman, a champion "Terminal Combat" fighter who retired from the sport after accidentally killing a young man while training. Five years after his retirement, Terminal Combat has been banned by the government and has gone underground. The "new" Terminal Combat is just that; one combatant in each match usually does not live to tell about the experience. When Rockman's younger brother is killed in one of the underground matches by his old rival, the King, Rockman enters the tournament to exact revenge on the King, not knowing that the King and his wife, Daria, have been enslaved by Max Brito, the tournament's greedy promoter.
Who directed Champions?
Champions was directed by Peter Gathings Bunche.
Who stars in Champions?
The principal cast of Champions includes Louis Mandylor, Danny Trejo, Ken Kilpatrick, Lee Reherman, Don Dowe.
When was Champions released and how long is it?
Champions was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Champions?
Champions holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).