Heavyweights

– In 1952, four passionate bobsledders - Gamser, Franzl, Gustl and Leusl Peter prepare for the Winter ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Original Name:
Schwere Jungs
Heavyweights (2006) - Also known as Schwere Jungs

In 1952, four passionate bobsledders - Gamser, Franzl, Gustl and Leusl Peter prepare for the Winter Olympics in Oslo. There, the veteran Bavarian Gamser wants to finally put his archrival Dorfler in his place and show him his class. While the two men constantly get into your hair, the women Rosi and Anna try to calm things down. In Oslo, there is finally a big showdown, which will take place not only on a bobsled.

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Heavyweights (2006) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Jan 2007

Language:

German

Director:

Marcus H. Rosenmüller

Writer:

Philipp Roth

Main Actors:

Sebastian Bezzel, Michael A. Grimm, Simon Schwarz, Antoine Monot Jr.

Plot:

The carpennter Gamser from Garmisch-Patenkirchen, southern Germany, aims at success as a bobber at the Winter Olympics 1952. One of his opponents is his old rival Dorfler from his home country.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10