Triumph of the Spirit
“Win and he lives to fight again. Lose and his family dies with him.”
Synopsis
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.
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Triumph of the Spirit (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-16
Top Cast
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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
Hartmut Becker
Maj. Rauscher
Burkhard Heyl
Aid to Rauscher
Zofia Saretok
Momma
Grażyna Krukówna
Sister Julie
Karolina Twardowska
Bemmi
Juranda Krol
Sarah
Wiktor Mlynarczyk
Beppo
Jerzy Grałek
Kapo Kyr
Ewa Leśniak
Kapo Hilda
Anna Chitro
Naomi
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 4, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath, Shimon Arama, Zion Haen
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- Triumph of the Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Nova International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert M. Young
Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath, Shimon Arama, Zion Haen
Cliff Eidelman
Curtis Clark
Arthur Coburn
Arnold Kopelson, Shimon Arama
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Young
Director
Andrzej Krakowski
Writer
Arthur Coburn
Editor
Arnold Kopelson
Producer
Shimon Arama
Producer
Laurence Heath
Writer
Hilary Rosenfeld
Costume Design
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Curtis Clark
Director of Photography
Jerzy Maslowski
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Triumph of the Spirit
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What is Triumph of the Spirit about?
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.
Who directed Triumph of the Spirit?
Triumph of the Spirit was directed by Robert M. Young.
Who stars in Triumph of the Spirit?
The principal cast of Triumph of the Spirit includes Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia, Wendy Gazelle, Kelly Wolf.
When was Triumph of the Spirit released and how long is it?
Triumph of the Spirit was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Triumph of the Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Triumph of the Spirit was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Triumph of the Spirit?
Triumph of the Spirit holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).