The Grand Olympics Poster

The Grand Olympics

56.00% | May 26, 1961 | 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.

Featured Crew

Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Mario Fioretti
Director of Photography
Romolo Marcellini
Director

Cast

Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
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Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
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Rafer Johnson
Rafer Johnson
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John XXIII.
John XXIII.
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Ralph Boston
Ralph Boston
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