Poster for the movie The Grand Olympics

The Grand Olympics

1961 • 142 minutes
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.

Picture of Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Himself

Picture of Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Himself

Picture of Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Himself

Picture of John XXIII.

John XXIII.

Himself

Picture of Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston

Himself

Picture of Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)

Picture of King Constantine II

King Constantine II

Self (uncredited)