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In Search of Greatness (2018)

PG | | Documentary | 2 November 2018 (USA)
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Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius.

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Gabe Polsky

Writer:

Gabe Polsky

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Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Pelé | See full cast & crew »
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Credited cast:
Wayne Gretzky ... Self
Jerry Rice ... Self
Pelé ... Self
Ken Robinson ... Self
David Epstein David Epstein ... Self
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Muhammad Ali ... Self (archive footage)
David Bowie ... Self (archive footage)
Tom Brady ... Self (archive footage)
Roger Federer ... Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan ... Self (archive footage)
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Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius.

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not the greatest moviemaking
8 May 2019 | by ops-52535 – See all my reviews

But interesting enough to make me hang in there. having been an untalented from the nature , small heavy and compact, i have had my millions of miles in the clorinated water, enough to make me quite good on the national level, but not more than that. the rumour about me in the swimming circles today,30 years later are to be the one who fought most and trained most and got less back in form of results...well i know ny history, and after seeing this docu, weve learnt a bit more from the supernerds in the game of sports. i was yust a nerd....

have a look you might find it inspiring, thinks the grumpy old man.
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2 November 2018 (USA) See more »
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Opening Weekend USA:

$32,952, 4 November 2018

Gross USA:

$58,090

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$58,090
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Gabriel Polsky Productions, IMG Films See more »
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