Spirit of the Game(2016)
The faith of a few inspired a nation.
In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian basketball team compete in their first ever Olympics, and in doing so, unite a nation still coming to grips after the war.
Movie: Spirit of the Game
Top 6 Billed Cast
Delyle Condie
Parley Condie
Elspeth
Don Hull
Norma Condie
Emily
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