The Duel We Missed

2025 1h 27m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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The Duel We Missed is the narrative of dramatic events in the history of the Olympics during the 1970's and '80s. The story of competition between the world's strongest swimmers to set a record for swimming the 1500m in under 15 minutes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

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Director: Edward Staroselsky
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38581602 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Edward Staroselsky directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt38581602 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.