The Soul Is Greater Than the World

The Soul Is Greater Than the World

1985
1h 45m
6.3

6.3/10

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: SV

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Production Information

Production Companies
Cinemagi/Folkets Bio
Production Countries
Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish

Quick Facts

Original Title Själen är större än världen
Release Date March 14, 1985
Status Released
Language SV
IMDb ID tt0090027

Cast

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

Key Crew

Stefan Jarl
Director