Triumph of the Spirit
Seen it?1989 | 120 min | Drama, War, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Born on the Fourth of July or The Deer Hunter, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert M. Young
- Willem DafoeSalamo Arouch
- Edward James OlmosGypsy
- Robert LoggiaFather Arouch
- Wendy GazelleAllegra
- Kelly WolfElena
- Costas MandylorAvram
- Kario SalemJacko
- Edward ŻentaraJanush
- Hartmut BeckerMaj. Rauscher
- Burkhard HeylAid to Rauscher