The Grand Olympics

IMDb 5.6 1961 β€’ 142 min β€’ Documentary

Director

Romolo Marcellini

Country

IT

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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