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The Jesse Owens Story
Released: July 9, 1984 (1984)
Runtime: 174 minutes
Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Norman Fell as Marty Forkins
Age at release: 60
- George Kennedy as Charles 'Charley' Riley
Age at release: 59
- Tom Bosley as Jimmy Hoffa
Age at release: 56
- Vic Tayback as Abe Saperstein
Age at release: 54
- Ronny Cox as Coach Larry Snyder
Age at release: 45
- Barry Corbin as Judge
Age at release: 43
- Georg Stanford Brown as Lew Gilbert
Age at release: 41
- Dorian Harewood as Jesse Owens
Age at release: 33
- LeVar Burton as Professor Preston
Age at release: 27
- Dan Ammerman as Coach Robertson
Age at release: Unknown
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- Lynn Hamilton as Mamma Solomon
Age at release: 54
- James B. Sikking as Avery Brundage
Age at release: 50
- Ben Vereen as Herb Douglas
Age at release: 37
- Debbi Morgan as Ruth Solomon Owens
Age at release: 32
- Tonye Patano as Laverne Owens
Age at release: 22
- Chris Douridas as Jerome
Age at release: Unknown