My Champion
Ritoru Champion
Synopsis
In 1964 Miki came to LA with only a suitcase, hoping to become the world's best marathon runner. She meets Mike and they start running together. But for Mike it isn't just a game. The movie is based on her own story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gwen Arner
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Martini
- Original Title
- Ritoru Champion
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gwen Arner
Richard Martini
Department Leadership Roster
Gwen Arner
Director
Richard Martini
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Champion
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What is My Champion about?
In 1964 Miki came to LA with only a suitcase, hoping to become the world's best marathon runner. She meets Mike and they start running together. But for Mike it isn't just a game. The movie is based on her own story.
Who directed My Champion?
My Champion was directed by Gwen Arner.
Who stars in My Champion?
The principal cast of My Champion includes Yoko Shimada, Christopher Mitchum, Donald Moffat.
When was My Champion released and how long is it?
My Champion was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.