The Jesse Owens Story(1984)
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The Jesse Owens Story Synopsis
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
The Jesse Owens Story (1984) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Richard Irving, released on July 9, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 54m. It stars Dorian Harewood, Dan Ammerman, Tom Bosley and Georg Stanford Brown. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Irving
- Writers:
- Harold Gast
- Producers:
- Harold Gast
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Correll
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Harve Bennett Productions, Paramount Television
- Status:
- Released
The Jesse Owens Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorian Harewood
as Jesse Owens
- Dan Ammerman
Dan Ammerman
as Coach Robertson
Tom Bosley
as Jimmy Hoffa
Georg Stanford Brown
as Lew Gilbert
LeVar Burton
as Professor Preston
Ronny Cox
as Coach Larry Snyder
Norman Fell
as Marty Forkins
George Kennedy
as Charles 'Charley' Riley
Vic Tayback
as Abe Saperstein
Barry Corbin
as Judge
Chris Douridas
as Jerome
Lynn Hamilton
as Mamma Solomon
Key crew
Directed by Richard Irving, written by Harold Gast, produced by Harold Gast.
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The Jesse Owens Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Jesse Owens Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jesse Owens Story online?
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The Jesse Owens Story (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Jesse Owens Story?
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The main cast of The Jesse Owens Story (1984) includes Dorian Harewood, Dan Ammerman, Tom Bosley, Georg Stanford Brown and LeVar Burton. The film was directed by Richard Irving. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jesse Owens Story released?
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The Jesse Owens Story was released on July 9, 1984 and runs for 2h 54m.
Is The Jesse Owens Story worth watching?
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The Jesse Owens Story (1984) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.