Sportsman of the Century
Sportsman of the Century (2006) is a drama film, directed by Mischa Alexander. It stars Jochum ten Haaf and Ricky Koole. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What Sportsman of the Century Is About
In the year 2000, a jury convenes in Friesland to elect the Sportsman of the Century. One man, Sake Wiarda, tries to convince his fellow-jury members not to nominate a sports hero like Abe Lenstra, but to give preference to the Frisian pole-squatter Taeke Jongsma. In flashbacks, Wiarda tells his audience the life story of this worker's son, who since childhood tries to escape the oppression of the working class in the thirties. Taeke finds out he is a splendid pole-squatter, but his record attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his great rival in love. Against the background of the historical changes in the previous century, the love story gradually unfolds between the pole-squatter and the farmer's daughter.
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What is Sportsman of the Century about?
In the year 2000, a jury convenes in Friesland to elect the Sportsman of the Century. One man, Sake Wiarda, tries to convince his fellow-jury members not to nominate a sports hero like Abe Lenstra, but to give preference to the Frisian pole-squatter Taeke Jongsma.
Where can I watch Sportsman of the Century?
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How long is Sportsman of the Century?
Sportsman of the Century runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).
When did Sportsman of the Century come out?
Sportsman of the Century was released in 2006.
Who directed Sportsman of the Century?
Sportsman of the Century was directed by Mischa Alexander.
Who stars in Sportsman of the Century?
Sportsman of the Century stars Jochum ten Haaf, Ricky Koole, Bastiaan Ragas, Pepijn Gunneweg.
What is Sportsman of the Century's rating?
Sportsman of the Century holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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