The Champion
Mistrz
Synopsis
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.
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UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-28
Top Cast
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Piotr Głowacki
Tadeusz Pietrzykowski "Teddy"
Jan Szydłowski
Janek
Grzegorz Małecki
rapportführer Gerhard
Marcin Bosak
lagerführer
Marcin Czarnik
Bruno
Marek Kasprzyk
Ernst
Piotr Witkowski
Walter
Marian Dziędziel
rotmistrz
Rafał Zawierucha
Klimko
Kamil Szeptycki
Kropp
Marianna Pawlisz
Helcia
Zbigniew Paterak
Lekarz
Agata Mieniuk
Ana
Miłosz Kwiecień
Rudi
Hugh Hanley
oficer z Neuengamme
Michał Pluskota
"Hammerschlag"
Dandris
Czesław Jaszczyński "Bumbo"
Mateusz Broda
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gdynia Polish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maciej Barczewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Maciej Barczewski, Kacper Lipiński, Artur Wyrzykowski
- Original Score
- Bartosz Chajdecki
- Original Title
- Mistrz
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $44K
- Production Studios
- Iron Films, Telewizja Polska, Cavatina Studio, Hardkop, Moovi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maciej Barczewski
Maciej Barczewski, Kacper Lipiński, Artur Wyrzykowski
Bartosz Chajdecki
Witold Płóciennik
Leszek Starzyński
Krzysztof Szpetmański, Leszek Starzyński, Wojciech Widelski
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Szpetmański
Producer
Leszek Starzyński
Producer
Bartosz Chajdecki
Original Music Composer
Ewa Skoczkowska
Production Design
Witold Płóciennik
Director of Photography
Maciej Barczewski
Director
Maciej Barczewski
Writer
Maciej A. Maciejewski
Stunt Coordinator
Wojciech Widelski
Producer
Leszek Starzyński
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Champion
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What is The Champion about?
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Maciej Barczewski.
Who stars in The Champion?
The principal cast of The Champion includes Piotr Głowacki, Jan Szydłowski, Grzegorz Małecki, Marcin Bosak, Marcin Czarnik.
When was The Champion released and how long is it?
The Champion was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did The Champion make at the box office?
The Champion grossed $44K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Champion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Champion was composed by Bartosz Chajdecki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Champion?
The Champion holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).