The Fall (2016)

Name: The Fall
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-07-29
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Zola Budd, Mary Decker

The Fall (2016), directed by Daniel Gordon, starring Zola Budd and Mary Decker.

07/29/2016 BR Documentary 1h 30m

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

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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.

Michael TimneyCinematography
Daniel GordonDirector
Matt WyllieEditing
Karen EmsleyProducer

The Fall Collection

The other films in the franchise, in release order. 2 films — TMDb has not added this title to the collection yet.

Trivia

It premiered on July 29, 2016, a Friday.
It runs 1h30 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosHillside Pictures, Passion Pictures
CountriesUnited Kingdom
LanguagesAfrikaans, German, English
StatusReleased

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Michael Timney Cinematography
Daniel Gordon Director
Matt Wyllie Editing
Karen Emsley Producer
Tim Atack Original music

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What is The Fall about?

The Fall: 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 Califo…

Who directed The Fall?

The Fall was directed by Daniel Gordon in 2016.

Who stars in The Fall?

The cast of The Fall includes Zola Budd and Mary Decker.

How long is The Fall?

The Fall runs for 90 minutes, or 1h30.

What is the correct order of the The Fall Collection films?

The The Fall Collection franchise has 2 films in the catalogue. In release order: The Fall: Part I; The Fall: Part II.