
The Last Champion is a 2018 American sports drama film directed by Wayne Kramer and written by Brad Gann. The film stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, and Milo Ventimiglia. It is based on the true story of Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete who won two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics but was later stripped of his medals after it was discovered that he had played semi-professional baseball before the Olympics. The film follows Thorpe (Costner) as he rises to prominence as a college football player and then goes on to compete in the Olympics. However, after his medals are stripped, Thorpe struggles to find his way in life and eventually turns to alcohol. He is eventually able to find redemption through his work with Native American youth. The Last Champion is a powerful and inspiring story about one of the greatest athletes of all time. The film is well-acted and directed, and it offers a moving look at Thorpe's life and legacy.