The Grand Olympics

The Grand Olympics

Original title: La grande olimpiade

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5.6/10

(7)

5/26/1961

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2h 22min

The Grand Olympics

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Synopsis

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.

Direction: Romolo Marcellini

Cast

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Himself

Pope John XXIII

Pope John XXIII

Himself

King Constantine II

King Constantine II

Self (uncredited)