About this movie
A huge doping scandal erupted at the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland, leading to large numbers of disqualifications. Athletes from the host country in particular had made generous use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs. It was to be the precursor of more drug cases at the Winter Olympics a year later in Salt Lake City. When Heroes Lie analyzes the history of doping from the 1970s to the present day, using archive footage and interviews with skiers, coaches and experts.
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Quick facts
Year
2012
Runtime
1h 59m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
19
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
FI
Cast
corruption
cheating
olympian sports team
doping
cover-up
sports scandal
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Questions about When Heroes Lie
How long is When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie has a runtime of 1h 59m (1 hour and 59 minutes).
Who directed When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie was directed by Arto Halonen and released in 2012.
What genre is When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie is a Documentary film (2012).
Who stars in When Heroes Lie?
The cast of When Heroes Lie includes Esko Aho, Arto Halonen, Paavo M. Petäjä, Leila Ketola, Suvi Lindén.
What is the TMDB rating for When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 19 votes.
