Wilma(1977)
Wilma Synopsis
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Wilma (1977) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Bud Greenspan, released on December 19, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard and Denzel Washington. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Bud Greenspan
- Writers:
- Bud Greenspan
- Producers:
- Bud Greenspan
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Irwin Bazelon
- Production:
- Cappy Productions
- Status:
- Released
Wilma Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Jo Finney
as Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson
as Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard
as Coach Temple
Denzel Washington
as Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca
as Ed Rudolph
- Charles Blackwell
Charles Blackwell
as Coach Gray
Norman Matlock
as Dr. Gordon
- Réjane Magloire
Réjane Magloire
as Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young
as Post Office Assistant
Larry B. Scott
as Robert Eldridge, age 12
- Piper Carter
Piper Carter
as Wilma - Age 4
Pauletta Washington
as Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)
Key crew
Directed by Bud Greenspan, written by Bud Greenspan, produced by Bud Greenspan.
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Wilma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Wilma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wilma online?
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Who stars in Wilma?
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The main cast of Wilma (1977) includes Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Denzel Washington and Joe Seneca. 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 Wilma released?
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Wilma was released on December 19, 1977 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Wilma worth watching?
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Wilma (1977) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 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.