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The Grand Olympics (1964)

Movie"The most colorful pageant of sports in film!"
Audience Score
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NR 2 hr 22 minApr 21st, 1964Documentary
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.
StarringJesse OwensBing CrosbyRafer Johnson
DirectorRomolo Marcellini

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 21st, 1964
Original Language:Italian
Executive Producers:Franco Galliano
Production Companies:Istituto Luce Cinecittà, CONI
Movie Tags:
sportsolympic games