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Triumph of the Spirit

6.51989 · 2h 0m · EN

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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.

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Willem Dafoe

Salamo Arouch

Edward James Olmos

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Robert Loggia

Father Arouch

Wendy Gazelle

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Kelly Wolf

Elena

Costas Mandylor

Avram

Kario Salem

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Director: Robert M. Young
Status: Released
Audience votes: 63

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