The Grand Olympics
Also known as Grand Olympics, La grande Olimpiade
1961 film by Romolo Marcellini
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6.0Events 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.
Released: 1961-05-26142 minDir: Romolo MarcelliniDocumentaryPart of: 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012
Stream on: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Jesse Owens as Himself
- Bing Crosby as Himself
- Rafer Johnson as Himself
- John XXIII. as Himself
- Ralph Boston as Himself
- Wilma Rudolph as Self (uncredited)
Themes
- sports
- olympic games