A film like no other, Big River Man is the story of Martin Strel, the World record holding endurance swimmer, and his insane attempt to be the first person to swim the world’s most dangerous river, the mighty Amazon.Part world class sporting event, part Barnum & Bailey, we follow the eccentric and celebrated Slovenian Strel 3,375 miles over 70 days on history's longest and most perilous swim.
Film Crew
- : John Maringouin
- : John Maringouin
- : John Maringouin
- : John Maringouin
- : Maria Florio
- : Olivia Newton-John
- : Fredrik Carlström
- : Edward Saxon
- : Mickey Cottrell
- : Amazon John Easterling
- : Roger M. Mayer
- : Kevin Ragsdale
- : Molly Hassell
- : Molly Lynch
- : Sara Ayers
- : Rich Ragsdale
- : Michael Mcdonald
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- Color
- English
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A man seeks to break records left, right and centre as he goes on a mission to be the first person to swim the length of the Amazon river.-
As his attention to detail and beauty shots prove, Mr. Maringouin has a terrific eye: he brings you close to Mr. Strel, sometimes within panting distance, without forgetting the larger, lovelier world.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times -
A fascinating testimonial to a sporting legend.
Mark Dinning, Empire Magazine -
Undoubtedly manipulative, it also unsettles, fascinates and exhilarates.
Tom Dawson, Film 4
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