About this movie
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
Quick facts
Year
2009
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.9/10
Votes
9
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about The Athlete
How long is The Athlete?
The Athlete has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The Athlete?
The Athlete was directed by Davey Frankel and released in 2009.
What genre is The Athlete?
The Athlete is a Drama, History film (2009).
Who stars in The Athlete?
The cast of The Athlete includes Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn, Johnny Ashenafi.
What is the TMDB rating for The Athlete?
The Athlete has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 9 votes.
