The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985)
The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985)
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.

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Ricky Bruch Ricky Bruch As: Himself
Rolf Danneberg Rolf Danneberg As: Himself
Carl Fredrik Dymling Carl Fredrik Dymling As: Himself
Bo Hansson Bo Hansson As: Himself
Gina Hemphill Gina Hemphill As: Herself
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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.


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Certification: 7

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Genres: Documentary

Language: svenska

Release Date: 14 March 1985

Country: SE

Runtime: 105m

Company Credits

Company: Cinemagi/Folkets Bio

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Directed By

Stefan Jarl

Stefan Jarl

Director

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Per Källberg

Per Källberg

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