About this movie
This made-for-TV bio-pic is about Marilyn Bell, a Canadian teenager who, in 1954, was the first person to swim across Lake Ontario. She won the Toronto Canadian National Exhibition prize after Florence Chadwick, a then-famous American swimmer who was widely expected to win, dropped out in the middle of the race. Half of this heart-warming movie is devoted to the 21 hour swim in which the 16-year old Bell is exhorted by her pushy coach Gus Ryder not to give up.
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Quick facts
Year
2001
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.5/10
Votes
8
Genre
Adventure, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
woman director
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Questions about Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story
How long is Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?
Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?
Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story was directed by Manon Briand and released in 2001.
What genre is Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?
Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story is a Adventure, TV Movie film (2001).
Who stars in Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?
The cast of Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story includes Caroline Dhavernas, Amy Sloan, Graeme Somerville, Vlasta Vrana, Kent McQuaid.
What is the TMDB rating for Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?
Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story has a TMDB rating of 5.5/10 based on 8 votes.
