Feature1961·142m·6.0

The Grand Olympics

The most colorful pageant of sports in film!

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.

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Cast

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson

Himself

John XXIII.

Himself

Ralph Boston

Himself

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)

Constantine II of Greece

Self (uncredited)

Details

Status
Released
Original language
Italian
Languages
Italian
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Istituto Luce CinecittàCONI

Crew

Director

Romolo Marcellini

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Original Music Composer

Armando Trovajoli

Original Music Composer

Mario Fioretti

Director of Photography

Aldo Alessandri

Director of Photography

Francesco Attenni

Director of Photography

Libio Bartoli

Director of Photography

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