Portrait of a Champion

Portrait of a Champion

92 mins | Documentary | Aug. 22, 1977

This Hungarian documentary explores the life and career of Olympic Pentathlon champion Andras Balczo. After winning five gold medals in the event, he retired at age 34. He was offered lucrative positions as a coach in many countries but elected to remain in Hungary, despite the fact that he was never permitted to train anyone there.

Portrait of a Champion

92 mins | Documentary | Aug. 22, 1977

Portrait of a Champion
This Hungarian documentary explores the life and career of Olympic Pentathlon champion Andras Balczo. After winning five gold medals in the event, he retired at age 34. He was offered lucrative positions as a coach in many countries but elected to remain in Hungary, despite the fact that he was never permitted to train anyone there.
Producers
Original title Küldetés
Directors Ferenc Kósa
Writers Ferenc Kósa

Cast