The Grand Olympics (1961)

The Grand Olympics (1961)

The most colorful pageant of sports in film! 1961-05-26 Italy 142 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.

Cast

Jesse Owens is Himself
Himself
Bing Crosby is Himself
Himself
Rafer Johnson is Himself
Himself
Pope John XXIII is Himself
Himself
Ralph Boston is Himself
Himself
Wilma Rudolph is Self (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
King Constantine II is Self (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)

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