
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

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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
Himself

Bing Crosby
Himself

Rafer Johnson
Himself

Pope John XXIII
Himself

King Constantine II
Self (uncredited)