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Triumph of the Spirit

1989·Movie·R·120 min·6.6(59)

Win and he lives to fight again. Lose and his family dies with him.

During World War II, Salamo Arouch, a passionate boxer, is arrested and sent to a concentration camp. Soon, he is forced to box against his fellow prisoners for the sake of entertainment.

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About Triumph of the Spirit

Triumph of the Spirit is a 1989 English-language drama, war and history film directed by Robert M. Young. The cast is led by Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Triumph of the Spirit was produced by Nova International Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1989, and carries a R certification.

Director
Robert M. Young
Writers
Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath, Zion Haen
Release date
December 8, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Nova International Films
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Triumph of the Spirit cast & crew

Triumph of the Spirit was directed by Robert M. Young and written by Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath, and Zion Haen.

The cast features Willem Dafoe as Salamo Arouch, Edward James Olmos as Gypsy, Robert Loggia as Father Arouch, Wendy Gazelle as Allegra, Kelly Wolf as Elena, and Costas Mandylor as Avram.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Eidelman, cinematography is by Curtis Clark, and it was produced by Arnold Kopelson and Shimon Arama.

Is Triumph of the Spirit worth watching?

Triumph of the Spirit holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 59 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, war, and history, Triumph of the Spirit is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Triumph of the Spirit

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Cast of Triumph of the Spirit

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Salamo Arouch

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Gypsy

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Father Arouch

Wendy Gazelle

Wendy Gazelle

Allegra

Kelly Wolf

Kelly Wolf

Elena

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Avram

Kario Salem

Kario Salem

Jacko

Edward Żentara

Edward Żentara

Janush

Hartmut Becker

Hartmut Becker

Maj. Rauscher

Burkhard Heyl

Burkhard Heyl

Aid to Rauscher

Zofia Saretok

Zofia Saretok

Momma

Grażyna Krukówna

Grażyna Krukówna

Sister Julie

Triumph of the Spirit — FAQs

Where can I watch Triumph of the Spirit in United States?

Triumph of the Spirit is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Triumph of the Spirit on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Triumph of the Spirit is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Triumph of the Spirit in?

Triumph of the Spirit is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Triumph of the Spirit?

Triumph of the Spirit runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is Triumph of the Spirit rated?

Triumph of the Spirit is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 59 ratings.

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