A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Mike Swistun
Written by:
Robert A. Duncan
Directed by:
Halya Kuchmij
Release Date:
January 15, 1980
Original Title:
The Strongest Man in the World
Genres:
Mystery
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 30
This film tells the bittersweet story of strongman and magician Mike Swistun who, for thirty days in 1923, was the strongman with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Born in Olha, Manitoba, Swistun was a Ukrainian farm boy, who, for a short moment in time, achieved fame and fortune only to lose it. Narrated by the Ukrainian Hollywood actor Jack Palance, this film won the prestigious Genie Award.
The life story of Mike Swistun, a magician and former circus performer living in Olha, Manitoba.
Camera Department Production Assistant:
Elise Swerhone
Director:
Halya Kuckmij
Director of Photography:
Allan Kroeker
Editor:
Allan Kroeker
Producer:
Halya Kuckmij
Production Assistant:
Roman Buchok
Sound:
Robert Lower
Sound Editor:
Lara Mazur
Writer:
Robert Duncan
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