The Strongest Man in the World

The Strongest Man in the World

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 15, 1980

Runtime

0h 30m

Genres

Mystery

Original Title

The Strongest Man in the World

Director

Halya Kuckmij

Description

This film tells the bittersweet story of strongman and magician Mike Swistun who, for thirty days in 1923, was the strongman with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Born in Olha, Manitoba, Swistun was a Ukrainian farm boy, who, for a short moment in time, achieved fame and fortune only to lose it. Narrated by the Ukrainian Hollywood actor Jack Palance, this film won the prestigious Genie Award.