The Grand Olympics (1961)

6.0/10 142 min 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.

Cast

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson

Himself

John XXIII.

Himself

Constantine II of Greece

Self (uncredited)

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