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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 15, 1980

Original language

English

Director

Halya Kuckmij

Writer

Robert A. Duncan

Producer

Halya Kuckmij

Cinematography

Allan Kroeker

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0226495