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The Grand Olympics

1961 · 142 min · Documentary

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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Where to watch in the United States

IncludedCriterion Channel

Creators

Romolo Marcellini — Director

Top cast

Jesse Owens portraitJesse OwensHimselfBing Crosby portraitBing CrosbyHimselfRafer Johnson portraitRafer JohnsonHimselfJohn XXIII. portraitJohn XXIII.HimselfRRalph BostonHimselfWWilma RudolphSelf (uncredited)Constantine II of Greece portraitConstantine II of GreeceSelf (uncredited)

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