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The Grand Olympics

The most colorful pageant of sports in film!
May 26, 1961 · 2h 22m
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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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CAST

Jesse Owens
Himself
Bing Crosby
Himself
Rafer Johnson
Himself
John XXIII.
Himself
Ralph Boston
Himself
Wilma Rudolph
Self (uncredited)
Constantine II of Greece
Self (uncredited)
Directed by Romolo Marcellini

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Released
Original language
IT
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Istituto Luce Cinecittà, CONI
Country
IT

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