The Sword of the Lord (1976)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 58M

Director : Giles Walker

Synopsis

This documentary records the extraordinary determination of Jungle Jim Hunter to be the best ski racer in the world. We witness his grueling exercise routines, pre-race tensions, trials and deep religious faith of this dedicated athlete.

Actors

Jim Hunter
Jim Hunter
Jim Hunter

Crews

Giles Walker
Giles Walker
Director
Desmond Dew
Desmond Dew
Producer
Paul Cowan
Paul Cowan
Director of Photography
Jason Laing
Jason Laing
Editor
André Galbrand
André Galbrand
Sound Editor
Michel Descombes
Michel Descombes
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Bev Davidson
Bev Davidson
Sound
Ben Low
Ben Low
Original Music Composer
Colin Low
Colin Low
Executive Producer
Tom Daly
Tom Daly
Producer

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