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The Strongest Man in the World

The Strongest Man in the World

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Mystery

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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.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 January 1980

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