Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2012 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | FI |
| Runtime | 119 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 19 votes) |
When Heroes Lie — FAQ
Is When Heroes Lie worth watching? When Heroes Lie holds a 6.8/10 rating from 19 viewers. 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 il
Who directed When Heroes Lie? Directed by Arto Halonen.
Who is in the cast of When Heroes Lie? It stars Esko Aho, Arto Halonen, Paavo M. Petäjä, Leila Ketola, Suvi Lindén, Heikki Laapio and more.
Where can I stream When Heroes Lie? Streaming availability for When Heroes Lie is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did When Heroes Lie release? It released in 2012.
