
The Grand Olympics (1961)
5.6
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May 26, 1961 (IT)
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Documentary
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02:22
The most colorful pageant of sports in film!
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.
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Cast

Jesse Owens
Himself

Bing Crosby
Himself

Rafer Johnson
Himself

John XXIII.
Himself

Ralph Boston
Himself

Wilma Rudolph
Self (uncredited)

King Constantine II
Self (uncredited)
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