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May 20, 1988
9 min
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Harold Swerg (1988)

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.

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Comedy Drama

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New York University (NYU)

Bob Goodman

Harold Swerg

Charles Kay-Hune

Sport Representative

Harvey Edelman

Sport Representative

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