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Birth of a Champion (2021): Cast

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Birth of a Champion is a 2021 drama directed by Hannu Salonen, starring Bruno Alexander as Boris Becker, Christina Große and Thomas Huber. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Birth of a Champion (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Hannu Salonen
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Birth of a Champion About?

The premise of Birth of a Champion without spoilers.

This film chronicles the remarkable journey of Boris Becker, the first German to triumph at Wimbledon and the youngest male player to ever achieve this feat. It explores the challenges and obstacles he faced while rising to the pinnacle of professional tennis, delving into the personal ambitions that shaped his path to success.

Birth of a Champion Themes & Keywords

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  • based on real people
  • based on real person
  • woman
  • west germany
  • monaco
  • tennis
  • tennis player
  • tennis coach
  • tennis court
  • tennis match
  • united kingdom
  • england
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  • wimbledon
  • reference to james dean
  • reference to helmut kohl
  • reference to lionel richie
  • tennis training
  • united states of america
  • inspired by a true story
  • father son relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • germany
  • 1980s
  • 20th century
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Cast & crew

Birth of a Champion Cast & Characters

Bruno Alexander leads the cast as Boris Becker, with Christina Große as Elvira Becker and Thomas Huber as Karl-Heinz Becker. Directed by Hannu Salonen; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hannu Salonen

More films directed by Hannu Salonen: Die Hebamme II, Vares: The Sheriff, Die Hebamme and The Seduction - The Strange Girl.

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Birth of a Champion Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Egy bajnok születése: A Boris Becker-sztori” and “El nacimiento de un campeón”.

Also known as
  • Egy bajnok születése: A Boris Becker-sztori
  • El nacimiento de un campeón
  • 不羈冠軍路
  • Narodziny mistrza - Boris Becker
  • Boris Becker: Nascita di un campione

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FAQ

Birth of a Champion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Birth of a Champion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Birth of a Champion?

Birth of a Champion runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Birth of a Champion released?

Birth of a Champion was released on December 16, 2021.

Who directed Birth of a Champion?

Birth of a Champion was directed by Hannu Salonen.

More films by Hannu Salonen

Who is in the cast of Birth of a Champion?

Birth of a Champion stars Bruno Alexander as Boris Becker, Christina Große as Elvira Becker and Thomas Huber as Karl-Heinz Becker, among 7 credited actors.

Does Birth of a Champion have a post-credit scene?

No. Birth of a Champion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Birth of a Champion in?

The original language of Birth of a Champion is German.

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