CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 40m

Big River Man

When I see a swimmer, I paint a drowned man.

66%(25)IMDbDocumentary

Follows Martin Strel as he attempts to cover 3,375 miles of the Amazon River in what is being billed as the world's longest swim.

Directed byJohn Maringouin

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: EN
Released: January 15, 2009

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Lightshow Pictures

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3 credited

Starring

Martin Strel

Himself

Matthew Mohlke

Himself

Borut Strel

Himself

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Directed by: John Maringouin
Produced by: Maria Florio
Kevin Ragsdale

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