The Grand Olympics

2h 22min

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.

Production Companies

Istituto Luce Cinecittà

CONI

Cast

Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)
King Constantine II

King Constantine II

Self (uncredited)

Release date

26th May 1961

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Italiano