When Heroes Lie
"A lie bigger than you can imagine"
Originally released in 2012. When Heroes Lie is a documentary film. directed by Arto Halonen.
Starring Esko Aho, Arto Halonen, and Paavo M. Petäjä
Synopsis
A huge doping scandal erupted at the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland, leading to large numbers of disqualifications. Athletes from the host country in particular had made generous use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs. It was to be the precursor of more drug cases at the Winter Olympics a year later in Salt Lake City. When Heroes Lie analyzes the history of doping from the 1970s to the present day, using archive footage and interviews with skiers, coaches and experts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Valofirma Cine Light Rental
- Art Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Heroes Lie about?
A huge doping scandal erupted at the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland, leading to large numbers of disqualifications. Athletes from the host country in particular had ...
Who directed When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie was directed by Arto Halonen.
How long is When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was When Heroes Lie released?
When Heroes Lie was released on October 5, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Heroes Lie?
The main cast of When Heroes Lie includes Esko Aho, Arto Halonen, Paavo M. Petäjä, Leila Ketola, Suvi Lindén.