Faster Than Own Shadow
Originally released in 1980. Faster Than Own Shadow is a drama film. directed by Pavel Lyubimov.
Starring Anatoli Mateshko, Aleksandr Fatyushin, and Sergey Rubeko
Synopsis
Petr Korolev is a metallurgical engineer and a runner member of the Soviet Union Olympic team. Thanks to his perseverance and willpower, he earned the right to participate in international competitions in athletics. During his preparation for the Moscow Olympic Games, an unforeseen event during a race caused his rival, a world record holder in long distance running Rolf Schmidt to leave the race. When realizing the accident, Korolev also leaves and helps Schmidt to get up. From that behavior is born his friendship with the rival runner. Korolev's consecration takes place right at the Olympic Games in Moscow, where he gets the gold medal, beating his world-record friend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faster Than Own Shadow about?
Petr Korolev is a metallurgical engineer and a runner member of the Soviet Union Olympic team. Thanks to his perseverance and willpower, he earned the right to participate in international competit...
Who directed Faster Than Own Shadow?
Faster Than Own Shadow was directed by Pavel Lyubimov.
How long is Faster Than Own Shadow?
Faster Than Own Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Faster Than Own Shadow released?
Faster Than Own Shadow was released on January 12, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Faster Than Own Shadow?
The main cast of Faster Than Own Shadow includes Anatoli Mateshko, Aleksandr Fatyushin, Sergey Rubeko, Elena Tsyplakova, Yuriy Dumchev.