The Soul Is Greater Than the World(1985)
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The Soul Is Greater Than the World Synopsis
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.
The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985) is a documentary film directed by Stefan Jarl, released on March 14, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Ricky Bruch, Rolf Danneberg, Carl Fredrik Dymling and Bosse Hansson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Stefan Jarl
- Cinematographer:
- Per Källberg
- Production:
- Cinemagi/Folkets Bio
- Status:
- Released
The Soul Is Greater Than the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricky Bruch
as Himself
- Rolf Danneberg
Rolf Danneberg
as Himself
- Carl Fredrik Dymling
Carl Fredrik Dymling
as Himself
Bosse Hansson
as Himself
- Gina Hemphill
Gina Hemphill
as Herself
- Gunnel Hettman
Gunnel Hettman
as Herself
Hans Holmér
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Stefan Jarl.
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The Soul Is Greater Than the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Soul Is Greater Than the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Soul Is Greater Than the World online?
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The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985) is available to stream on Draken Film, and to rent or buy from SF Anytime. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Soul Is Greater Than the World?
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The main cast of The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985) includes Ricky Bruch, Rolf Danneberg, Carl Fredrik Dymling, Bosse Hansson and Gina Hemphill. The film was directed by Stefan Jarl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Soul Is Greater Than the World released?
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The Soul Is Greater Than the World was released on March 14, 1985 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Soul Is Greater Than the World worth watching?
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The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.