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Once I Was a Champion

"The Real Story of Evan Tanner"

June 18, 2011 1h 33m 5.8/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Once I Was a Champion is a documentary film. directed by Gerard Roxburgh.

Starring Randy Couture, Rick Franklin, and Forrest Griffin

Synopsis

Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 18, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Budget $100K Production budget
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$100,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once I Was a Champion about?

Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature lengt...

Who directed Once I Was a Champion?

Once I Was a Champion was directed by Gerard Roxburgh.

How long is Once I Was a Champion?

Once I Was a Champion has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Once I Was a Champion released?

Once I Was a Champion was released on June 18, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Once I Was a Champion?

The main cast of Once I Was a Champion includes Randy Couture, Rick Franklin, Forrest Griffin, John Herzfeld, Matt Lindland.