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The Grand Olympics

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“The most colorful pageant of sports in film!”

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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Release / first air1961-05-26
Original languageIT
GenresDocumentary
DirectorRomolo Marcellini
WriterNot available
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionIstituto Luce Cinecittà, CONI

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7 cast members
Jesse OwensJesse OwensHimself
Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyHimself
Rafer JohnsonRafer JohnsonHimself
John XXIII.John XXIII.Himself
Ralph BostonRalph BostonHimself
Wilma RudolphWilma RudolphSelf (uncredited)
Constantine II of GreeceConstantine II of GreeceSelf (uncredited)

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