Visions of Eight(1973)
Eight directors capture what the naked eye cannot see - official film of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics
Visions of Eight Synopsis
Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.
Visions of Eight (1973) is a documentary film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on August 20, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch and Arthur Penn. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- David Hughes, Deliara Ozerowa, Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Producers:
- Stan Margulies, David L. Wolper
- Cinematographer:
- Willy Bogner
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Wolper Productions, Bavaria Film
- Status:
- Released
Visions of Eight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miloš Forman
as Narrator
Kon Ichikawa
as Narrator
Claude Lelouch
as Narrator
Arthur Penn
as Narrator
Yuri Ozerov
as Narrator
John Schlesinger
as Narrator
Mai Zetterling
as Narrator
Michael Pfleghar
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by David Hughes, Deliara Ozerowa and Shuntaro Tanikawa, produced by Stan Margulies and David L. Wolper.
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Visions of Eight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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Visions of Eight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Visions of Eight online?
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Visions of Eight (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Visions of Eight?
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The main cast of Visions of Eight (1973) includes Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Arthur Penn and Yuri Ozerov. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Visions of Eight released?
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Visions of Eight was released on August 20, 1973 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Visions of Eight worth watching?
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Visions of Eight (1973) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.