Quick facts
- Released
- January 12, 1980
- Runtime
- 91 min
- IMDb
- tt0080483
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Language
- Russian
- Studio
- Gorky Film Studios
Themes
Cast
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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 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.
- Who directed Faster Than Own Shadow?
- Faster Than Own Shadow was directed by Pavel Lyubimov.
- Who stars in Faster Than Own Shadow?
- Faster Than Own Shadow stars Anatoli Mateshko, Aleksandr Fatyushin, Sergey Rubeko, Elena Tsyplakova.
- When was Faster Than Own Shadow released?
- Faster Than Own Shadow is a 1980 drama film.
- Where can I watch Faster Than Own Shadow?
- You can watch Faster Than Own Shadow with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.