The Strongest Man in the World


The Strongest Man in the World
The Strongest Man in the World
Directed byHalya Kuckmij
Directed by
Halya Kuckmij
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.
Last Updated: September 16, 2023