Triumph of the Spirit (1989)

6.6/10 • 120 min • Drama War History

Overview

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.

Cast

Willem Dafoe

Salamo Arouch

Edward James Olmos

Gypsy

Robert Loggia

Father Arouch

Wendy Gazelle

Allegra

Kelly Wolf

Elena

Costas Mandylor

Avram

Kario Salem

Jacko

Edward Żentara

Janush

Hartmut Becker

Maj. Rauscher

Burkhard Heyl

Aid to Rauscher

Zofia Saretok

Momma

Grażyna Krukówna

Sister Julie

Jerzy Grałek

Kapo Kyr

Lew Rywin

Announcer

Maria Probosz

Rauscher's Girlfriend

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