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Harold Swerg
Harold Swerg
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  2. Harold Swerg

Harold Swerg

1988
9m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

9m

Where to Watch

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Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

This humorous live-action version of Jules Feiffer's short story introduces us to Harold Swerg, a contented file clerk who is also the world's greatest athlete. Representing the U.S. in the Olympics, Harold shocks the world by achieving success based on his own standards.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
9m
May 20, 1988
Languages
English
Director
Ralph Soll
Ari Taub
Production
New York University (NYU)
New York University (NYU)

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Bob Goodman

Harold Swerg

Charles Kay-Hune

Sport Representative

Harvey Edelman

Sport Representative

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