Rulon Gardner Won't Die
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Rulon Gardner Won't Die is a documentary film. directed by Adam Irving. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rulon Gardner, Bob Costas, and Katie Couric
Synopsis
The astonishing true story of Rulon Gardner, a dairy farmer from Wyoming who shocked the world at the Sydney Olympics, overcoming 2000 to 1 odds by defeating a Russian wrestler who hadn't lost a single match in 13 years. Months after winning his gold medal, Rulon's toe was amputated from severe frostbite after a near-death wilderness stranding in sub-zero temperatures. Then with 9 toes - and after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, Rulon won another medal at the next Olympics, only to survive a plane crash by swimming two miles in a freezing lake. Finally, after ballooning to 500 lbs., Rulon won America's heart competing on a season of The Biggest Loser only to lose his life savings and retreat into obscurity after getting swindled in a real estate deal that cost him his Olympic medals.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mandalay Sports Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rulon Gardner Won't Die about?
The astonishing true story of Rulon Gardner, a dairy farmer from Wyoming who shocked the world at the Sydney Olympics, overcoming 2000 to 1 odds by defeating a Russian wrestler who hadn't lost a si...
Who directed Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die was directed by Adam Irving.
How long is Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Rulon Gardner Won't Die released?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die was released on April 2, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
The main cast of Rulon Gardner Won't Die includes Rulon Gardner, Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Alexander Karelin, Matt Lauer.