Triumph of the Spirit

Win and he lives to fight again. Lose and his family dies with him.

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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.

Released: Dec 8, 1989

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Willem Dafoe

Salamo Arouch

Edward James Olmos

Gypsy

Robert Loggia

Father Arouch

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