The Grand Olympics

The Grand Olympics
Directed by Romolo Marcellini
Produced by Franco Galliano
Written by Nicolò Ferrari
Daniele G. Luisi
Romolo Marcellini
Release dates
May 26, 1961 (1961-05-26)
Running time
142 minutes
Country Italy
Language Italian

The Grand Olympics (Italian: La grande olimpiade) is a 1961 Italian documentary film, directed by Romolo Marcellini, made in 1961. It was nominated as Best Documentary Feature at 34th Academy Awards in 1961.[1]

Plot

142 minutes of the film speak of events and athletes that have 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.

Other Official Films of the Olympic Games

References

  1. "NY Times: The Grand Olympics". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
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