Champions (2009)
It's never too late for a comeback
Gigi Poltera's best days are behind him – just like "his" EHC Arosa. While the hockey club is facing bankruptcy and forced relegation, the soon-to-be 50-year-old is working his way through the valley as a postman. Twenty years ago, he was one of the stars in Schanfigg – as part of the championship team of the local skating club. The stars of yesteryear are now called upon to fill the gaps in the team. Gigi's friend Sturzi decides to make a comeback and persuades his former teammates, who have put on weight, such as the village priest, to join him. Gigi also digs out his skates in the hope of winning back his ex-wife Jenny and impressing his son, who is considered a talented goalie.
Cast
- Marco Rima - Gigi Poltera
- Andrea Zogg - Noldi Sturzenegger
- Jörg Schneider - Heini Bosshard
- Stephanie Japp - Jenny Bosshard
- Hans-Peter Ulli - Fritz Meroni
- Reto Frischknecht - Reto Frischknecht
- Rainer Basedow - Helmut Ziesche
- Guido Lindemann - Guido Lindemann
- Barbara Terpoorten - Barbara Sturzenegger-Bosshard
Screenplay
Keywords
sports, cinema on cinema, comeback, ice hockey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Champions about?
- Gigi Poltera's best days are behind him – just like "his" EHC Arosa. While the hockey club is facing bankruptcy and forced relegation, the soon-to-be 50-year-old is working his way through the valley as a postman. Twenty years ago, he was one of the stars in Schanfigg – as part of the championship team of the local skating club. The stars of yesteryear are now called upon to fill the gaps in the team. Gigi's friend Sturzi decides to make a comeback and persuades his former teammates, who have put on weight, such as the village priest, to join him. Gigi also digs out his skates in the hope of winning back his ex-wife Jenny and impressing his son, who is considered a talented goalie.
- Who directed Champions?
- Champions was directed by Riccardo Signorell.
- Who stars in Champions?
- Champions stars Marco Rima, Andrea Zogg, Jörg Schneider, Stephanie Japp, Hans-Peter Ulli, Reto Frischknecht.
- What genre is Champions?
- Champions is a Comedy film.
- Where was Champions produced?
- Champions was produced in Switzerland.