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My Champion

My Champion

1981•1h 30m•9.0/10
Drama

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🎬TMDb
9.0/10(1)

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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Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Yoko Shimada

Yoko Shimada

Miki

Christopher Mitchum

Christopher Mitchum

Mike Gorman

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Dr. Myron Shapiro

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