We have some classic movie release news for you today as Eureka Entertainment announce the release of CHAMPION; one of the greatest boxing films ever made, starring Kirk Douglas; on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK as part of The Masters of Cinema Series from 6 December 2021.
The brutal and uncompromising Champion earned Kirk Douglas his first-ever Oscar nomination and was a huge success for director Mark Robson (Von Ryan’s Express, Valley of the Dolls).
Michael “Midge” Kelly (Douglas) is a boxer whose fight to the top is unhampered by ethics or gratitude. A hero to his fans, his friends know him to be a selfish egomaniac who allows nothing to stand in his way. After winning a fight he was supposed to throw, Mike’s life is threatened by the mob, and he is only saved through the intervention of a woman who becomes yet another pawn in his climb up the ladder. Ultimately, he is forced to re-enter the ring and confront his biggest opponent… himself.
Fully restored and featuring gorgeous black and white cinematography by Franz Planer (Breakfast at Tiffany’s), the Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Champion on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.
SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY CONTAINS
- 1080p presentation on Blu-ray
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- Brand new audio commentary by professor and film scholar Jason A. Ney
- Stills Gallery
- PLUS: A collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Richard Combs; and a piece on boxing in cinema by author / screenwriter S. B. Caves
- *All extras subject to change
Kirk Douglas stars in one of the greatest boxing films ever made, on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK as part of The Masters of Cinema Series from 6 December 2021.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
