Triumph of the Spirit(1989)
Win and he lives to fight again. Lose and his family dies with him.
Triumph of the Spirit Synopsis
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.
Triumph of the Spirit (1989) is a drama, war and history film directed by Robert M. Young, released on December 8, 1989 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia and Wendy Gazelle. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert M. Young
- Writers:
- Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath, Zion Haen
- Producers:
- Arnold Kopelson, Shimon Arama
- Cinematographer:
- Curtis Clark
- Composer:
- Cliff Eidelman
- Production:
- Nova International Films
- Status:
- Released
Triumph of the Spirit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willem Dafoe
as Salamo Arouch
Edward James Olmos
as Gypsy
Robert Loggia
as Father Arouch
Wendy Gazelle
as Allegra
Kelly Wolf
as Elena
Costas Mandylor
as Avram
Kario Salem
as Jacko
Edward Żentara
as Janush
Hartmut Becker
as Maj. Rauscher
Burkhard Heyl
as Aid to Rauscher
Zofia Saretok
as Momma
Grażyna Krukówna
as Sister Julie
Key crew
Directed by Robert M. Young, written by Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath and Zion Haen, produced by Arnold Kopelson and Shimon Arama.
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Triumph of the Spirit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 63 ratings.
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Triumph of the Spirit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Triumph of the Spirit online?
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Triumph of the Spirit (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Triumph of the Spirit?
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The main cast of Triumph of the Spirit (1989) includes Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia, Wendy Gazelle and Kelly Wolf. The film was directed by Robert M. Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Triumph of the Spirit released?
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Triumph of the Spirit was released on December 8, 1989 and runs for 2h.
Is Triumph of the Spirit worth watching?
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Triumph of the Spirit (1989) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.