Birth of a Champion
Der Rebell - Von Leimen nach Wimbledon
Synopsis
He was the first German to win Wimbledon and the youngest male player ever to do so – Boris Becker, the tennis legend. But on his way to the top, there were many obstacles, not least his own ambitions…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannu Salonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kropf, Marcus Schuster
- Original Score
- Michael Klaukien
- Original Title
- Der Rebell - Von Leimen nach Wimbledon
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Zeitsprung Pictures, Violet Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannu Salonen
Richard Kropf, Marcus Schuster
Michael Klaukien
Felix Cramer
Günter Schultens
Till Derenbach, Michael Souvignier, Alexis Wittgenstein
Department Leadership Roster
Hannu Salonen
Director
Richard Kropf
Screenplay
Marcus Schuster
Screenplay
Günter Schultens
Editor
Felix Cramer
Director of Photography
Till Derenbach
Producer
Michael Souvignier
Producer
Alexis Wittgenstein
Producer
Pierre Pfundt
Production Design
Katharina Ost
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of a Champion
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What is Birth of a Champion about?
He was the first German to win Wimbledon and the youngest male player ever to do so – Boris Becker, the tennis legend. But on his way to the top, there were many obstacles, not least his own ambitions…
Who directed Birth of a Champion?
Birth of a Champion was directed by Hannu Salonen.
Who stars in Birth of a Champion?
The principal cast of Birth of a Champion includes Bruno Alexander, Samuel Finzi, Mišel Matičević, Christina Große, Thomas Huber.
When was Birth of a Champion released and how long is it?
Birth of a Champion was released in 2021 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Birth of a Champion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birth of a Champion was composed by Michael Klaukien.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birth of a Champion?
Birth of a Champion holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).