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Sep 8, 2022 · The Champion: Directed by Maciej Barczewski. With Piotr Glowacki, Jan Szydlowski, Grzegorz Malecki, Marcin Bosak. The story of the pre-war boxing champion Tadeusz "Teddy" Pietrzykowski, who in 1940 arrives with the first transport of prisoners to the newly created Auschwitz concentration camp.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Maciej Barczewski
- 2022-09-08
In that case, this is an inspirational journey into the life of the people's champion in the worst of circumstances. Rated: 8.5/10 Sep 3, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews Movie Info
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- Piotr Glowacki
- Maciej Barczewski
- Iron Films
The Champion ( Polish: Mistrz, lit. " The Master "), released in some English-speaking countries as The Champion of Auschwitz, is a 2020 Polish sports drama film written and directed by Maciej Barczewski. It stars Piotr Głowacki as Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, a real-life Polish boxer who became famous for his nearly undefeated strings of victories ...
- Witold Płóciennik
- Marianna Pawlisz, Piotr Głowacki, Grzegorz Małecki, Marcin Bosak
- Maciej Barczewski
- Maciej Barczewski
Sep 9, 2022 · Yes, ‘The Champion’ is based on a true story. Writer-director Maciej Barczewski penned the screenplay based on the real-life Polish boxer Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski. The latter was born on April 8, 1917, in Warsaw, to Tadeusz, an engineer, and Sylwina, a teacher. At a young age, Pietrzykowski joined the boxing section of the Legia ...
Sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp, a boxing champion fights for his life as he becomes a symbol of hope for his fellow prisoners. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Maciej Barczewski
- 91 min
