CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 1h 45m

The Soul Is Greater Than the World

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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.

Directed byStefan Jarl

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
SV
Released
March 14, 1985
Studios
Cinemagi/Folkets Bio

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Ricky Bruch

Ricky Bruch

Himself

Rolf Danneberg

Himself

Carl Fredrik Dymling

Himself

Bosse Hansson

Bosse Hansson

Himself

Gina Hemphill

Herself

Gunnel Hettman

Herself

Hans Holmér

Hans Holmér

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Stefan Jarl
Stefan Jarl

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