Triumph of the Spirit
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.
Release & Details
Release Date
1989-12-08
TMDb Rating
6.5
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
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