Movie Description
Быстрее собственной тени
(1980)Overview
Petr Korolev is a metallurgical engineer and a runner member of the Soviet Union Olympic team. Thanks to his perseverance and willpower, he earned the right to participate in international competitions in athletics. During his preparation for the Moscow Olympic Games, an unforeseen event during a race caused his rival, a world record holder in long distance running Rolf Schmidt to leave the race. When realizing the accident, Korolev also leaves and helps Schmidt to get up. From that behavior is born his friendship with the rival runner. Korolev's consecration takes place right at the Olympic Games in Moscow, where he gets the gold medal, beating his world-record friend.
Featured Crew
- Director : Pavel Lyubimov
- Writer : Dal Orlov
- Cast : Anatoli Mateshko,Aleksandr Fatyushin,Sergey Rubeko,Aleksey Vanin,Yelena Tsyplakova,Yuriy Dumchev,Aleksandr Abramov
Cast
Facts
Original TitleБыстрее собственной тени
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-01-12
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesGorky Film Studios
Genres
- Drama