A true love and success story from the 1990s Turkey, revolving around a jockey (Halis Karatas), a horse (Bold Pilot) and the daughter of the horse's owner who is at the same time the voluntary caretaker of the horse.
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| Ekin Koç | ... | Halis Karatas | |
| Farah Zeynep Abdullah | ... | Begüm Atman | |
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Fikret Kuskan | ... | Özdemir Atman |
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Sibel Tasçioglu | ... | Meral Atman |
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Ali Seçkiner Alici | ... | Hasan Karatas |
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Serkan Ercan | ... | Yasar |
| Erdem Akakçe | ... | Mümin Çilgin | |
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Sekvan Serinkaya | ... | Gülaga |
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Merve Altinkaya | ... | Zeynep Atman |
| Melis Sezen | ... | Esra Atman | |
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Mert Denizmen | ... | Tuncay Usakli |
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Senay Dede | ... | Lale Atman |
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Oguz Kara | ... | Erdi Karatas |
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Nurhan Özenen | ... | Dr. Nese |
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Burak Tamdogan | ... | Dr. Hakan |
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The champion is a great love story between Halis Karatas and Begum Atman, who came together with the legendary race horse Bold Pilot. Adapted from a true story, the film is owned by the prominent name of Turkish horseshoe Ozdemir Atman and the Bold Pilot is a horse that won the love of even those not interested in horse racing. Bold Pilot and his permanent jockey Halis Karatas together achieved unforgettable successes. The 2: 26: 22 record in the 1996 Gazi Race did not pass yet. Another success of the Bold Pilot is the presence of Halis Karatas and Begum Atman. Ahmet Katyksiz is sitting in the director's chair of the film, where he is the epic topic of love between the famous jockey and Begum Atman. Serkan Yoruk wrote the screenplay to the famous jockey Halis Karatas'a Ekin Koc, while Begum Atman Farah Zeynep Abdullah gives life. The Jockey Club of Turkey Ozdemir Atman, the former president, played by veteran actor Fikret Kuskan. (Translation from CJ Entertainment Turkey). Written by Sonia Lorenz
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The real Halis Karatas seen as rival jockey next to Halis Karatas played by Ekin Koç in paddock before Great Gazi Derby See more »Quotes
Halis Karatas: Today, still, when I get back home, I wonder if I'm going to be hearing her voice, calling me "my love". I wonder if it could be. But unfortunately, still there's no voice.See more »
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7 December 2018 (Turkey) See more »Also Known As:
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"To be champion means to keep running even when you know that you will lose someday."
One of the best Turkish movies of all time, one of the best movies of last decade in the whole world. It is full of emotion getting hold of you all through the movie so much so that you hardly realize when it comes to an end. It keeps you occupied another 2 hours after you leave the movie theater.
"Champion" is tour de force for Turkish film industry and it deserves international recognition. In fact, it can really be very successful abroad, if a good advertising campaign is carried out, at least in countries where Turkish TV serials are already popular.
It is a story revolving around Bold Pilot, a real life race horse which was very popular in 1990's Turkey. You don't have to be a fan of horses or horse races to enjoy this movie. It is a story of love, hope and solidarity against all odds. A story told in a very touchy way. It is the story of ordinary people who are left behind, but never give up fighting for a better life. It is a story of human beings. It is our story.