1980 Film The Strongest Man In The World
The Strongest Man in the World is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Halya Kuchmij and released in 1980.
| The Strongest Man in the World | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Halya Kuchmij |
| Written by | Robert A. Duncan |
| Narrated by | Jack Palance |
Production company | Kino Films |
Release date | 1980 |
| Country | Canada |
The film is a portrait of Mike Swistun, a circus performer from Manitoba who was billed as "The Strongest Man in the World" when he toured with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in the 1920s; after an injury ended his career in 1930, he returned to the town of Olha where his work included stints as a folk musician, a designer of Ukrainian Orthodox churches, and a chicken farmer.
The film won the Genie Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 2nd Genie Awards in 1981.
References
External links
- The Strongest Man in the World at IMDb
- The Strongest Man in the World at Vucavu, added by the Winnipeg Film Group
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