Movie: Champion

Top 8 Billed Cast

Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo

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Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper

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Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez

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Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi

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Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas

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Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer

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Edward Bunker
Edward Bunker

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Cecily Gambrell
Cecily Gambrell

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    2005-03-12

  • Average

    6.385

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
  • Tagline

    This is his story.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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