The Grand Olympics

Documentary

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Romolo Marcellini

Status Released

Release Date 1961-05-26

Storyline

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.

"The most colorful pageant of sports in film!"