In spring I, Tonya comes to German cinemas – the film biography about the former figure skater Tonya Harding and the assassination attempt on her big competitor Nancy Kerrigan before the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer. SPOX has collected interesting facts about the Blockbuster for you.
I, Tonya is based on the true story that kept the sporting world busy in the run-up to the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer.
The competition between the two American figure skaters Tony Harding and Nancy Kerrigan culminated in an assassination attempt on Kerrigan in the mid-1990s, which, after years of rivalry with her adversary Harding, had not only reached the rankings on the ice, but also had a much higher standing among the people of the USA.
For this reason, Harding’s then husband Jeff Gillooly commissioned Kerrigan to break Kerrigan’s leg with an iron bar shortly before the 1994 Olympic Games. The figure skater was injured but was able to take part in the games, where she even landed on the podium in contrast to Harding. The life and reputation of the defeated Harding were permanently damaged.
I, Tonya belongs to the genres of film biography, drama and comedy. You can read the complete story about the rivalry between the two ice skaters and the criminal case here.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017. From the 8. December 2017, it was shown in US cinemas.
In Germany I, Tony on 22. March 2018.
I, Tonya was written by Steven Rogers and directed by the Australian Craig Gillespie.
The leading role of Tonya Harding is played by Margot Robbie, who caused a stir two years ago when Harley Quinn starred in the film Suicide Squad. Allison Janney has won eight awards for her role as Harding’s mother as best supporting actress.