Champion
Synopsis
In the mid-1990s, amid Turkey's political instability, high inflation, and widespread despair, the public found a source of inspiration in the racing duo of Bold Pilot and jockey Halis Karataş. Known for consistently winning races after starting from the last position, the horse and rider resonated deeply with a population that often felt left behind. Their success offered a message of hope, suggesting that anyone could triumph with perseverance. In each race, Bold Pilot and Halis would ultimately cross the finish line first, capturing the imagination of a nation in need of optimism.
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Principal cast & crew: 35
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Edited by Aylin TinelShot by Serkan GulerScored by Toygar IsikliDesigned by Burak Yerlikaya
Box Office
2018 · Box office
Grossed $9.0M worldwide
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Cast & Crew
35 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Ekin Koc
as Halis Karatas
Ma Dong Seok
as Mark
Farah Zeynep Abdullah
as Begüm Atman
Kwon Yul
as Jin-gi
Fikret Kuskan
as Özdemir Atman
Han Ye Ri
as Soo-jin
Sibel Tascioglu
as Meral Atman
Choi Seung Hoon
as Joon-yeong (young)
Ali Seckiner Alici
as Hasan Karatas
Ok Ye Rin
as Joon-hee (Juvenile)
Serkan Ercan
as Yasar
Brutaru Georgel Leontin
as Alex
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8Directors
2Writers
3Producers
4Other crew
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