The Strongest Man in the World (1980 film)
| 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 Strongest Man in the World is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Halya Kuchmij and released in 1980.[1]
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;[2] 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.[1]
The film won the Genie Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 2nd Genie Awards in 1981.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Nela Bureu Ramos, Flaming Embers: Literary Testimonies on Ageing and Desire. Peter Lang, 2010. ISBN 9783034304382. pp. 120-121.
- ^ "The Strongest Man in the World". Manitoba History, No. 3 (1982).
- ^ Maria Topalovich, And the Genie Goes To...: Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Film Awards. Stoddart Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0-7737-3238-1. pp. 135-139.
External links[edit]
- 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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