The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : Stefan Jarl

Synopsis

A documentary about Swedish Discus champion Ricky Bruch as he prepares for the 1984 Olympics. The film highlights Bruch's obsessive behavior regarding his training and preparations. Facing difficulties with the Swedish Olympic Committee, Bruch is denied the right to compete in the Olympic Games. Bent on revenge, he trains like an animal and competes in smaller competitions, ultimately throwing his career-best 71.26 meters (233 feet, 9 inches). Proving to himself and the world that he is the greatest, Ricky's throw would have won the 1984 Olympics by nearly 5 meters.

Actors

Ricky Bruch
Ricky Bruch
Himself
Rolf Danneberg
Rolf Danneberg
Himself
Carl Fredrik Dymling
Carl Fredrik Dymling
Himself
Bo Hansson
Bo Hansson
Himself
Gina Hemphill
Gina Hemphill
Herself
Gunnel Hettman
Gunnel Hettman
Herself

Crews

Stefan Jarl
Stefan Jarl
Director
Ulf Dageby
Ulf Dageby
Music
Anette Lykke-Lundberg
Anette Lykke-Lundberg
Editor
Per Källberg
Per Källberg
Director of Photography

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