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Champions 2009 Directed by Riccardo Signorell

It's never too late for a comeback

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.

Production Country Switzerland
Language German
Spoken Language German
Gnere Comedy
Release Date 21 December 2009
Cast
Marco Rima Gigi Poltera
Andrea Zogg Noldi Sturzenegger
Jörg Schneider Heini Bosshard
Stephanie Japp Jenny Bosshard
Hans-Peter Ulli Fritz Meroni
Reto Frischknecht Reto Frischknecht
Rainer Basedow Helmut Ziesche
Guido Lindemann Guido Lindemann
Barbara Terpoorten Barbara Sturzenegger-Bosshard