The Strongest Man in the World

1980 | 30 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Strongest Man in the World
  • Overview

    This film tells the bittersweet story of strongman and magician Mike Swistun who, for thirty days in 1923, was the strongman with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Born in Olha, Manitoba, Swistun was a Ukrainian farm boy, who, for a short moment in time, achieved fame and fortune only to lose it. Narrated by the Ukrainian Hollywood actor Jack Palance, this film won the prestigious Genie Award.

  • Release Date

    15 January 1980

  • DirectingHalya Kuckmij
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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