As well as achieving his sporting career and his turbulent personal life, Bruch also acted in light-entertainment films, debuting in the Italian action comedy film Anche gli angeli tirano di destro and appearing in a minor role in the film version of Ronia the Robber's Daughter.
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The highlight of his career came in 1972, when he equalled the world record of 68.40 metres at the DN games in Stockholm and, later that season, won a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
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He was constantly under surveillance by the Volkspolizei and they uncovered a plan for his escape (aided by discus colleagues Ricky Bruch and Alwin Wagner).