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UKE: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends

Original title: UKE
  • 20202020
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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125,167
UKE: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends (2020)
UKE | The Untold Story of Hockey Legends

The authors showcase unique information that disproves previously held stereotypes. It turns out that the roots of Ukrainian hockey go back over a century. Ukrainian hockey players from immigrant families gained world fame while playing for teams in their new homeland. However, they always maintained their language and culture.

Statistics presented by the authors are absolutely astounding: throughout the 100-year existence of the NHL, more than fifty Ukrainians became champions of the League. This is the largest number of champions representing a non-North American nationality! Even the best hockey player of all times, Wayne Gretzky, is of Ukrainian descent. His grandparents lived in Ternopil and Beresteysk regions with the surname Gretskyy.

Heroes: Bruce Driver, Eddie Shack, Eric Nesterenko, Jeff Chychrun, Jerry Sawchuk, Johnny Bucyk, Kelly Hrudey, Ken Daneyko, Orest Kindrachuk, Ruslan Fedotenko, Walter Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky. 

Directed by: Volodymyr Mula
Produced by: Volodymyr Mula
Written by: Mykola Vasylkov
Advisor: Eugene Kolychev
Cinematographers: Oleg Shevshyshyn, Dmytro Shypovskyi, Oleksandr Ternovyi, Stanislav Tkachov
Edited by: Andrii Lunnik
Production company: TeleProstir Studio
Distributed by: TeleProstir Studio
Planned release: 2020
Running time: 90 minutes
Countries: Canada/United States/Belarus/Ukraine
Language: English/Ukrainian
Play trailer1:45
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The Untold Story of Hockey LegendsThe Untold Story of Hockey LegendsThe Untold Story of Hockey Legends
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
72
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
86,383
125,167
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    • Director
      • Volodymyr Mula
    • Writer
      • Mykola Vasylkov
    • Stars
      • Johnny Bucyk
      • Jeff Chychrun
      • Ken Daneyko
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Volodymyr Mula
    • Writer
      • Mykola Vasylkov
    • Stars
      • Johnny Bucyk
      • Jeff Chychrun
      • Ken Daneyko
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    • 1User review
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Johnny Bucyk
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    Jeff Chychrun
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    Ken Daneyko
    Ken Daneyko
    • Self
    Bruce Driver
    • Self
    Ruslan Fedotenko
    • Self
    Walter Gretzky
    • Self
    Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky
    • Self
    Kelly Hrudey
    • Self
    Orest Kindrachuk
    Orest Kindrachuk
    • Self
    Eric Nesterenko
    • Self
    Jerry Sawchuk
    • Self
    Eddie Shack
    • Self
    • Director
      • Volodymyr Mula
    • Writer
      • Mykola Vasylkov
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      UKE is for Ukrainians. Film is about NHL legends of Ukrainian origin.

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    10/10
    A well-researched love letter to Ukraine and the sport of hockey.
    This documentary is essential viewing for any hockey lover.

    We are introduced to some of the greats while learning of their heritage and hearing some previously untold stories.
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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2020 (Ukraine)
    • Country of origin
      • Ukraine
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • ЮКІ
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • TeleProstir Studio
      • Ukrainian State Film Agency
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    • Budget
      • $225,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,234
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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