In Search of Greatness

2018 1h 20m EN

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 16

Documentary

Synopsis

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A cinematic journey into the secrets of genius as told through the greatest athletes of all time. It includes original interviews with Wayne Gretzky, Pelé, Jerry Rice, and features Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan, among others.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pelé
Self
Wayne Gretzky
Self
Jerry Rice
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Serena Williams
Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gabe Polsky
Writers: Gabe Polsky
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Pelé and Wayne Gretzky and Jerry Rice carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8236398 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gabe Polsky directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Pelé and Wayne Gretzky and Jerry Rice carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt8236398 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 16 themes, including "genius", "sports documentary", "sport competition", "professional sports".