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"Andre the Giant" | Premieres Tuesday, April 10, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO
For nearly all of the 46 years of his life, André the Giant, born André René Roussimoff, was a genuine wonder and gift to those around him, largely because of his unusual size (caused by a hormonal disorder) but also because of his bigger-than-usual personality. This documentary explores the character beneath the gargantuan frame and what propelled the "8th Wonder of the World" to captivate the public and his fellow combatants so strongly. Yes, the movie delves into some of the more notorious urban (drinking and eating) legends about André the Giant. But it also provides insight into motivations of a public figure, whose appetite and wrestling persona masked significant physical pain and anguish. — Bret
For nearly all of the 46 years of his life, André the Giant, born André René Roussimoff, was a genuine wonder and gift to those around him, largely because of his unusual size (caused by a hormonal disorder) but also because of his bigger-than-usual personality. This documentary explores the character beneath the gargantuan frame and what propelled the "8th Wonder of the World" to captivate the public and his fellow combatants so strongly. Yes, the movie delves into some of the more notorious urban (drinking and eating) legends about André the Giant. But it also provides insight into motivations of a public figure, whose appetite and wrestling persona masked significant physical pain and anguish. — Bret