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Concerned about his small stature, a young Scottish boy applies for a mail-order body building course, successfully gaining both height and strength. At the age of 21, he displays a talent for hammer-throwing, and is selected to represent Britain in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Read more
| Starring | Alastair Sim |
|---|---|
| Director | Mario Zampi, Frank Launder |
| Genres | Drama |
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Concerned about his small stature, a young Scottish boy applies for a mail-order body building course, successfully gaining both height and strength. At the age of 21, he displays a talent for hammer-throwing, and is selected to represent Britain in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia.
| Starring | Alastair Sim |
|---|---|
| Director | Mario Zampi, Frank Launder |
| Studio | ELEVATION SALES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 33 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1955 To Rent: DVD: 29 Oct 2007 |
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A movie that seems to stay with you. I remember this movie from my childhood and have been looking for it ever since. A classic. Wonderful feel good movie.
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