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Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story is a 2001 film directed by Manon Briand, starring Caroline Dhavernas as Marilyn Bell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story (2001) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Manon Briand
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story About?

The premise of Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story without spoilers.

A made‑for‑TV biopic chronicling Marilyn Bell, a 16‑year‑old Canadian who, in 1954, became the first person to swim across Lake Ontario. She claims the Canadian National Exhibition prize after famed American swimmer Florence Chadwick drops out. The film devotes half its runtime to Bell’s arduous 21‑hour crossing, driven by her demanding coach Gus Ryder.

Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story Themes & Keywords

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  • female athlete
  • female swimmer
  • parents daughter relationship
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  • swimmer as protagonist
  • swimming coach
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  • reference to florence chadwick
  • atlantic city
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  • newsreel footage
  • long distance swimmer
  • youngstown ohio
  • competitive swimmer
  • sabotage
  • boat
  • cabin cruiser
  • female coach
  • female in bra and panties
  • newspaper headlines
  • lamprey eel
  • media coverage
  • press conference
  • cash prize
  • long distance
  • fatigue
  • motivation
  • falling asleep
  • epilogue
  • setting a world record
  • 16 year old girl
  • teenage girl
  • year 1954
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  • lake ontario
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Cast & crew

Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story Cast & Characters

Caroline Dhavernas plays Marilyn Bell in Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story. Directed by Manon Briand.

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More from Manon Briand

More films directed by Manon Briand: All Stirred Up!, Liverpool, Chaos and Desire and 2 Seconds.

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Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story Also Known As

Also known as “英勇少年”.

Also known as
  • 英勇少年

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Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?

Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story released?

Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story was released in 2001.

Who directed Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?

Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story was directed by Manon Briand.

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Who is in the cast of Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story?

Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story stars Caroline Dhavernas as Marilyn Bell.

Does Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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