Champions

Story

Synopsis

Gigi Poltera's best days are behind him – just like "his" EHC Arosa. While the hockey club is facing bankruptcy and forced relegation, the soon-to-be 50-year-old is working his way through the valley as a postman. Twenty years ago, he was one of the stars in Schanfigg – as part of the championship team of the local skating club. The stars of yesteryear are now called upon to fill the gaps in the team. Gigi's friend Sturzi decides to make a comeback and persuades his former teammates, who have put on weight, such as the village priest, to join him. Gigi also digs out his skates in the hope of winning back his ex-wife Jenny and impressing his son, who is considered a talented goalie.

Director

Riccardo Signorell

Writers

Urs Bühler, Riccardo Signorell

Language

German

Country

Switzerland

Release date

21 December 2009

Ensemble

Cast

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  Marco Rima

  Gigi Poltera

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  Andrea Zogg

  Noldi Sturzenegger

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  Jörg Schneider

  Heini Bosshard

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  Stephanie Japp

  Jenny Bosshard

• Hans-Peter Ulli

  Fritz Meroni

• Reto Frischknecht

  Reto Frischknecht

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  Rainer Basedow

  Helmut Ziesche

• Guido Lindemann

  Guido Lindemann

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  Barbara Terpoorten

  Barbara Sturzenegger-Bosshard