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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Cinemagi/Folkets Bio
Keywords
- sports
- psychology
- biography
- discus
- olympic athlete
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Top Cast
Ricky Bruch as Himself
Rolf Danneberg as Himself
Carl Fredrik Dymling as Himself
Bosse Hansson as Himself
Gina Hemphill as Herself
Gunnel Hettman as Herself
Hans Holmér as Self
Top Crew
Stefan Jarl · Director
Per Källberg · Cinematographer
Anette Lykke-Lundberg · Editor
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