| The Grand Olympics | |
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| Directed by | Romolo Marcellini |
| Produced by | Franco Galliano |
| Written by | Nicolò Ferrari Daniele G. Luisi Romolo Marcellini |
| Release date(s) | May 26, 1961 |
| 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]
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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.
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