The Grand Olympics(1961)
La grande olimpiade
The most colorful pageant of sports in film!
6.0(8)2h 22m1961-05-26
Documentary
Overview
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.
- Director:
- Romolo Marcellini
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Fioretti
- Composer:
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Production:
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà, CONI
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Jesse Owens
Himself
Bing Crosby
Himself
Rafer Johnson
Himself
John XXIII.
Himself
Ralph Boston
Ralph Boston
Himself
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph
Self (uncredited)
Constantine II of Greece
Self (uncredited)
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