The Athlete(2009)
The athlete
The Athlete Synopsis
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
The Athlete (2009) is a drama and history film directed by Davey Frankel, released on March 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas and Abba Waka Dessalegn. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Davey Frankel
- Writers:
- Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel, Mikael Awake
- Producers:
- Darryn Welch, Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel
- Production:
- Instinctive Film, AV Patchbay, El Atleta
- Status:
- Released
The Athlete (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Athlete before you stream it.
The Athlete Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rasselas Lakew
Rasselas Lakew
as Abebe Bikila
Dag Malmberg
as Onni
Ruta Gedmintas
as Charlotte
- Abba Waka Dessalegn
Abba Waka Dessalegn
as . The Priest
- Johnny Ashenafi
Johnny Ashenafi
as Coach Nega
- Woyneshet Belachew
Woyneshet Belachew
as Telephone Operator
Abebe Bikila
as Himself (archive footage)
- Arne Boysen
Arne Boysen
as Gunnar Krogsveen
- Yeneneh Ezra
Yeneneh Ezra
as Emperor Haile Selassie
- Fekadu Gemechu
Fekadu Gemechu
as Uncle
- Mersha Getahun
Mersha Getahun
as Bartender
- Tigist Gurma
Tigist Gurma
as Motel Manager
Key crew
Directed by Davey Frankel, written by Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel and Mikael Awake, produced by Darryn Welch, Rasselas Lakew and Davey Frankel.
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The Athlete Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Athlete – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Athlete online?
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Who stars in The Athlete?
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The main cast of The Athlete (2009) includes Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn and Johnny Ashenafi. The film was directed by Davey Frankel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Athlete released?
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The Athlete was released on March 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Athlete worth watching?
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The Athlete (2009) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Athlete?
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Yes. The official The Athlete trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.