Freedom's Fury

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The Melbourne Olympics, 1956. Among the international cadre of world-class athletes is the Hungarian water polo team an emerging powerhouse in the sport led by star player, Ervin Zador. Just two weeks prior, the Hungarian Revolution was born from a string of protests in Budapest and brutally suppressed by the Soviet Union, leaving over 15,000 people dead. In the semi-final round, Hungary is matched with the Soviet Union. What follows is now known as 'the Bloodiest Game in Olympic History'.

Documentary  War  Sports

Directed by

Colin Keith Gray

Starring

Viktor Ageyev, Antal Bolvári, János Bük