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Tokyo Olympiad

The Man’s Picture… Every Woman Will Love!
Mar 20, 1965 · 2h 50m
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This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.

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Abebe Bikila
Self
Ahmed Issa
Self
Yoshinori Sakai
Self
Joe Frazier
Self
Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Self
Directed by Kon Ichikawa

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Status
Released
Original language
JA
Budget
—
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—
Production
Tokyo Olympic Film Association, TOHO
Country
JP

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