From defecting to the Olympics, an underdog weightlifter powers through adversity to raise up his community in this biopic of Naim Süleymanoğlu.
Casts Hayat Van Eck, Selen Öztürk, Yetkin Dikinciler, Gürkan Uygun, Renan Bilek, Levent Ülgen, Bülent Alkış, Kemal Başar, Barış Kıralioğlu, Murat Kılıç
MOVIE COMMENTS
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Chico Xavier
The Naked Civil Servant
Southpaw
Rocky Marciano
All In The Game
The Best Intentions
El Greco
Third Time
My Best Friend, General Vasili, the Son of Joseph Stalin
95
Raging Bull
When Saturday Comes
The Miracle of Bern
Freedom Writers
Ray
Michael Collins
Au Revoir les Enfants
Viva Zapata!
Over the Top
El Noa Noa
SIMILAR MOVIES
Chico Xavier
IMDB 7.1 | Apr , 2010
A biography of spiritual medium and author Francisco Candido Xavier.The Naked Civil Servant
IMDB 6.6 | Dec , 1975
Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.Southpaw
IMDB 7.4 | Mar , 2015
Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.Rocky Marciano
IMDB 5.7 | May , 1999
Step into the ring with one of America's greatest legends...and stand a couple of rounds with greatness! "Pulling no punches" (LA Daily News), Jon Favreau (Swingers) and OscarÂ(r) winner* George C. Scott give TKO performances in this outstanding biography of the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing! In the small blue-collar town of Brockton, Massachusetts, young Rocky Marciano (Favreau) turns to the ring as his ticket out. Training twice as hard and twice as long as anyone else, he pounds his way to victory and his reputation quickly spreads as "the guy to beat." But behind the gloves Rocky is unhappy with his gift and he's thinking of retiring. So, with the fate of his career hanging in the balance, he finds a way to unleash his thunder againthis time against his biggest hero: Joe Louis!All In The Game
IMDB 6.1 | May , 2006
A passionate manager is torn apart between loyalty to his son, a dodgy football agent, and his hometown club. This football drama gives you insight to the dark side of the game.The Best Intentions
IMDB 7 | May , 1992
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.El Greco
IMDB 5 | Aug , 1966
Greek painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (Mel Ferrer) woos a beauty (Rosanna Schiaffino) and faces the Inquisition in 16th-century Spain.Third Time
IMDB 4.2 | Apr , 1963
The film is based on the real fact — football «The Death Match» between the German team and a team of Soviet prisoners of war, former "Dinamo". It happened in Kiev on June 22, 1942. Anticipating the possibility of losing, the Germans made a condition — defeat or death. If the Germans won, the Soviet footballers were promised freedom...My Best Friend, General Vasili, the Son of Joseph Stalin
IMDB 4 | Apr , 1991
Based on a true story of a sport star Bobrov, who happened to become befriended by Vasili, the son of Stalin.95
IMDB 4.5 | Dec , 2017
Set in the final weekend of the year 1995 Ice Hockey World Championships, 95 tells through overlapping stories why Finland became a ice hockey world champion and how it affected the whole nation.Raging Bull
IMDB 7.9 | Nov , 1980
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.When Saturday Comes
IMDB 5.6 | Mar , 1996
Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas — he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard-drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his ultimate goal?The Miracle of Bern
IMDB 6.5 | Oct , 2003
The movie deals with the championship-winning German soccer team of 1954. Its story is linked with two others: The family of a young boy is split due to the events in World War II, and the father returns from Russia after eleven years. The second story is about a reporter and his wife reporting from the tournament.Freedom Writers
IMDB 7.9 | Jan , 2007
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.Ray
IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 2004
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.Michael Collins
IMDB 6.9 | Oct , 1996
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.Au Revoir les Enfants
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 1987
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.Viva Zapata!
IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 1952
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.Over the Top
IMDB 6.4 | Feb , 1987
Lincoln Hawk a hard-luck big-rig trucker takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship. Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money, and the love of the son he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law.El Noa Noa
IMDB 5.5 | Feb , 1981
Juan Gabriel became one of the most popular Mexican singer-songwriters, beginning his career in this Ciudad Juárez cabaret. This is his story.