The Grand Olympics
1961·2h 22m
6.0/ 10 (8 votes)
“The most colorful pageant of sports in film!”
Documentary
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.
Director
Romolo Marcellini
Where to Watch
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Cast
Jesse Owens
Himself
Bing Crosby
Himself
Rafer Johnson
Himself
John XXIII.
Himself
?
Ralph Boston
Himself
?
Wilma Rudolph
Self (uncredited)
Constantine II of Greece
Self (uncredited)
Details
Language
it
Status
Released
