The Fall
The Fall

Movie·2016·1h 30m

The Fall

Two women, two lives, one collision course...

Directed By

Daniel Gordon

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Afrikaans

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The Story

The Fall tells the remarkable story of a South African barefoot runner, an American track-and-field prodigy, and the events behind one of the most memorable moments in sporting history – the 1984 LA Olympics. The film charts two journeys, from rural South Africa under apartheid and the rolling hills of Southern California, to the starting line of the women’s 3,000 metres. It uncovers a tale of betrayal and exploitation, of the blurred lines between politics, media and sport, and of the dedication and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level. It’s a story that split governments and divided nations, but at its heart is a tale of two young women who, despite the turmoil in their lives, just wanted to run.

Producer

John Battsek, Karen Emsley

Cinematography

Michael Timney

Music

Tim Atack

Editor

Matt Wyllie

Themes

olympic gamessouth africaapartheidrivalrylos angeles, californiafemale athlete1980slong distance running

Production House

Hillside Pictures
Passion Pictures

Audience Score

85%

10 votes

Skip4%
Timepass10%
Go for it34%
Perfection52%

Where to watch

Region: US

Free

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// cast

Cast

Zola Budd

Herself

Mary Decker

Herself

// crew

Crew

Daniel Gordon

Daniel Gordon

Director

John Battsek

John Battsek

Executive Producer

Karen Emsley

Producer

Tim Atack

Original Music Composer

Celia Taylor

Executive Producer

Peter Weil

Executive Producer

Michael Timney

Director of Photography

Matt Wyllie

Editor

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