80,000 spectators attended the FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup final in 1968, setting a Guinness World Record for basketball event attendance.
“They won because they couldn't lose”
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80,000 spectators attended the FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup final in 1968, setting a Guinness World Record for basketball event attendance.
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April 4, 1968, the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens fills with 80,000 fans for the FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup final. AEK B.C. faces Slavia VŠ Praha. Moments unfold as a young couple dreams of their future, while an elderly couple remembers their past. A young communist prisoner watches from his cell. The film recounts AEK's historic victory, marking a significant moment in Greek sports history and community identity.
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Why Watch
- See the record-setting 1968 basketball final in Athens
- Meet characters from diverse backgrounds and stories
- Find out how sports influenced Greek history
Did You Know
- The film grossed $853,512 at the Greek box office in 2018.
- The Panathenaic Stadium hosted 80,000 spectators for the basketball final.
- The film opened number one at the Greek box office on January 25, 2018.
- The event was part of a historical context involving Greek refugees from Constantinople.
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What was the attendance record for the FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup final in 1968?
The attendance for the final between AEK B.C. and Slavia VŠ Praha was 80,000, setting a Guinness World Record for a basketball event.
When was the film '1968' released in cinemas?
The film was released in cinemas on January 25, 2018.
How much did the film '1968' gross at the Greek box office?
The film grossed $853,512 at the Greek box office.
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