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Triumph of the Spirit
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Triumph of the Spirit

1989 · 120 min Drama War History
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Robert M. Young

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Salamo Arouch

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Gypsy

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Father Arouch

Wendy Gazelle

Wendy Gazelle

Allegra

Kelly Wolf

Kelly Wolf

Elena

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Avram

Kario Salem

Kario Salem

Jacko

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Edward Żentara

Janush

Hartmut Becker

Hartmut Becker

Maj. Rauscher

Burkhard Heyl

Burkhard Heyl

Aid to Rauscher

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