Movie

The Grand Olympics

★ 6/10 · 8 votes 1961 2h 22m Released

Documentary

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.

Cast

Jesse Owens Himself Bing Crosby Himself Rafer Johnson Himself John XXIII. Himself R Ralph Boston Himself W Wilma Rudolph Self (uncredited)