Movie
The Athlete
Released: March 9, 2009 (2009)
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Abebe Bikila as Himself (archive footage)
Age at release: 76
- Dag Malmberg as Onni
Age at release: 56
- Ruta Gedmintas as Charlotte
Age at release: 25
- Abba Waka Dessalegn as . The Priest
Age at release: Unknown
- Johnny Ashenafi as Coach Nega
Age at release: Unknown
- Woyneshet Belachew as Telephone Operator
Age at release: Unknown
- Arne Boysen as Gunnar Krogsveen
Age at release: Unknown
- Yeneneh Ezra as Emperor Haile Selassie
Age at release: Unknown
- Fekadu Gemechu as Uncle
Age at release: Unknown
- Mersha Getahun as Bartender
Age at release: Unknown
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- Benito Mussolini as Himself (archive footage)
Age at release: 125
- Hristo Petkov as Archery coach
Age at release: 29
- Tigist Gurma as Motel Manager
Age at release: Unknown
- Ekaterina Petrova as Journalist
Age at release: Unknown
- Assefa Tegene as Male Border Guard
Age at release: Unknown
- Zelalem Yetagesu as Rude Officer
Age at release: Unknown