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The Grand Olympics

NR

1961

142 minutes

Documentary

Overview

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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Top Cast

Jesse Owens headshot

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby headshot

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson headshot

Rafer Johnson

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Pope John XXIII headshot

Pope John XXIII

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Ralph Boston headshot

Ralph Boston

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Wilma Rudolph headshot

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)

King Constantine II headshot

King Constantine II

Self (uncredited)