My Champion (1981)
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.
Director: Gwen Arner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 17, 1981
Cast
- Yoko Shimada - Miki
- Christopher Mitchum - Mike Gorman
- Donald Moffat - Dr. Myron Shapiro
Screenplay
Country: Japan
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
marathon, los angeles, california, japanese woman, woman director, immigrant experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Champion about?
- 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.
- Who directed My Champion?
- My Champion was directed by Gwen Arner.
- Who stars in My Champion?
- My Champion stars Yoko Shimada, Christopher Mitchum, Donald Moffat.
- How long is My Champion?
- My Champion has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is My Champion?
- My Champion is a Drama film.
- Where was My Champion produced?
- My Champion was produced in Japan.