16 Days of Glory(1985)
The single most inspiring sports film ever created.
16 Days of Glory Synopsis
The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.
16 Days of Glory (1985) is a documentary film directed by Bud Greenspan, released on October 23, 1985 with a runtime of 4h 45m. It stars David Perry, Caitlyn Jenner, Carl Lewis and Mary Lou Retton. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Bud Greenspan
- Cinematographer:
- Gil Hubbs
- Production:
- United States Olympic Commitee, Cappy Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $83,857
- Status:
- Released
16 Days of Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
- David Perry
David Perry
as Narrator (voice)
Caitlyn Jenner
as Self
Carl Lewis
as Self
Mary Lou Retton
as Self
- Béla Károlyi
Béla Károlyi
as Self
Daley Thompson
as Self
- Jürgen Hingsen
Jürgen Hingsen
as Self
- Edwin Moses
Edwin Moses
as Self
- Joan Benoit Samuelson
Joan Benoit Samuelson
as Self
- Grete Waitz
Grete Waitz
as Self
- Yasuhiro Yamashita
Yasuhiro Yamashita
as Self
- Rowdy Gaines
Rowdy Gaines
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bud Greenspan.
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16 Days of Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 12 ratings.
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16 Days of Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 16 Days of Glory online?
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16 Days of Glory (1985) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 16 Days of Glory?
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The main cast of 16 Days of Glory (1985) includes David Perry, Caitlyn Jenner, Carl Lewis, Mary Lou Retton and Béla Károlyi. The film was directed by Bud Greenspan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 16 Days of Glory released?
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16 Days of Glory was released on October 23, 1985 and runs for 4h 45m.
Is 16 Days of Glory worth watching?
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16 Days of Glory (1985) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.