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The Grand Olympics

The Grand Olympics

★ 6.0/10•1961•2h 22m•NR•Documentary

The most colorful pageant of sports in film!

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.

Romolo Marcellini · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 22m
LanguageIT
Release DateMay 26, 1961

Actors

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Himself

John XXIII.

John XXIII.

Himself

Ralph Boston

Himself

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)

Constantine II of Greece

Constantine II of Greece

Self (uncredited)

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