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1961·NR

The Grand Olympics

The most colorful pageant of sports in film!

Documentary2h 22m

6.0/10

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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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DirectorRomolo Marcellini

ReleasedMay 26, 1961

StatusReleased

Original languageItalian

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

Istituto Luce CinecittàCONI

Cast

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Himself

John XXIII.

John XXIII.

Himself

Ralph Boston

Himself

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)

Constantine II of Greece

Constantine II of Greece

Self (uncredited)

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Stream

Criterion Channel

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Information

Title

The Grand Olympics

Released

May 26, 1961

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

Italy

Original Audio

Italian

Runtime

2h 22m

Status

Released

Studios

Istituto Luce Cinecittà, CONI

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