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Movie
The Grand Olympics
Released: May 26, 1961 (1961)
Runtime: 142 minutes
Genres: Documentary
Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- John XXIII. as Himself
Age at release: 79
- Bing Crosby as Himself
Age at release: 58
- Jesse Owens as Himself
Age at release: 47
- Rafer Johnson as Himself
Age at release: 26
- Ralph Boston as Himself
Age at release: 22
- Wilma Rudolph as Self (uncredited)
Age at release: 20
- Constantine II of Greece as Self (uncredited)
Age at release: 20