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The Grand Olympics

The Grand Olympics (1961)

2h 22m | PG-13

⭐ 5.6 / 10

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

Studio: Istituto Luce Cinecittà

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

as Himself

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

as Himself

Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

as Himself

John XXIII.

John XXIII.

as Himself

Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston

as Himself

Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

as Self (uncredited)