The Fall

The Fall

2016
1h 30m
8.5

8.5/10

10 votes • View on IMDb

"Two women, two lives, one collision course..."

Overview

The Fall tells the remarkable story of a South African barefoot runner, an American track-and-field prodigy, and the events behind one of the most memorable moments in sporting history – the 1984 LA Olympics. The film charts two journeys, from rural South Africa under apartheid and the rolling hills of Southern California, to the starting line of the women’s 3,000 metres. It uncovers a tale of betrayal and exploitation, of the blurred lines between politics, media and sport, and of the dedication and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level. It’s a story that split governments and divided nations, but at its heart is a tale of two young women who, despite the turmoil in their lives, just wanted to run.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Hillside Pictures Passion Pictures
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
Afrikaans German English

Quick Facts

Release Date July 29, 2016
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt5896674
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Cast

Zola Budd
Zola Budd

Herself

Mary Decker
Mary Decker

Herself

Key Crew

Daniel Gordon
Director
John Battsek
Executive Producer
Karen Emsley
Producer
Celia Taylor
Executive Producer
Peter Weil
Executive Producer