

Triumph of the Spirit
“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.
Where to watch Triumph of the Spirit in United States
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Where is Triumph of the Spirit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
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
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
Salamo Arouch

Edward James Olmos
Gypsy

Robert Loggia
Father Arouch

Wendy Gazelle
Allegra

Kelly Wolf
Elena

Costas Mandylor
Avram

Kario Salem
Jacko

Edward Żentara
Janush

Hartmut Becker
Maj. Rauscher

Burkhard Heyl
Aid to Rauscher

Zofia Saretok
Momma

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.











