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.
Genre: Mystery
Stars:
Crew: Elise Swerhone (Camera Department Production Assistant), Robert Lower (Sound), Halya Kuckmij (Producer), Halya Kuckmij (Director), Robert Duncan (Writer), Roman Buchok (Production Assistant)
Country:
Language: English
Studio:
Runtime: 30 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 15, 1980
IMDb: 10
Keywords:short film
