Triumph of the Spirit (1989)

See All Available Formats

Synopsis of Triumph of the Spirit

Triumph of the Spirit is the true story of Salamo Arouch, a Greek-Jewish boxer imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II. Arrested while attempting to help his family and friends escape the Nazi juggernaut, Arouch (Dafoe) is slated for extermination. He manages to survive--and to serve as an inspiration for his fellow inmates--by literally boxing for his life. He does this at the orders of his SS captors, who gamble on the outcome of Arouch's bouts. With each victory, Arouch is rewarded with extra bread rations, which he passes on to his family. Counterpointing the main story is the seemingly foredoomed romantic relationship between Arouch and female inmate Allegra (Wendy Gazelle). An uplifting coda rounds out this grim factual account. Triumph of the Spirit was filmed on location at Auschwitz--the first film of its kind to be lensed in that infamous locale. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

120 mins

Complete Cast of Triumph of the Spirit

Director(s):

Robert M. Young

Writer(s):

Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath, Millard Lampell

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Language, Violence, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)

Categories:

War

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Looking for special editions of Triumph of the Spirit?

See All Versions

Subtitles:

Check All Versions

Closed Captioning:

Check All Versions