College Champ (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, College Champ is a comedy film directed by Jun Fukuda, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuuichi Tanuma, our young hero, is a senior at Kyonan University and captain of the marathon team. His parents run a sukiyaki restaurant back in his hometown. When his allowance stops coming in, Yuuichi moves back in with his folks to work part-time. He has his eyes set on nationals in the fall, until one day he runs into a young woman who's fallen into trouble with the Lightning Gang...
Who’s in it. College Champ stars Yūzō Kayama as Yuichi Tanuma, Yuriko Hoshi as Sumiko Nakasaka, Yōko Fujiyama and Akemi Kita, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch College Champ page.
If you liked it. Fans of College Champ tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch College Champ (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for College Champ change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in College Champ?
- College Champ stars Yūzō Kayama, Yuriko Hoshi, Yōko Fujiyama, Akemi Kita and Kayoko Suzuki.
- When was College Champ released?
- College Champ was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.