Summaries

In Greece during World War II, a young Jewish boxer, his girlfriend, and their families are sent to Auschwitz. When the camp guards learn of his boxing abilities, they force him to participate in weekly boxing matches.

Fact based story about a former Greek Olympic boxer who was taken as a prisoner during World war II and placed in the Auschwitz prison camp. There he was permitted to survive as long as he fought for the amusement of his captors. His father and brother were also held as insurance that he would continue to fight.—John Sacksteder <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • male nudity
  • pubic hair
  • young
  • male full frontal nudity
  • live action
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date Dec 22, 1989
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English German
Filming locations Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland
Production companies Nova International Films

Box office

Budget $12000000
Gross US & Canada $408839
Opening weekend US & Canada $33963
Gross worldwide $408839

Tech specs

Runtime 2h
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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