Salute (2008): Cast & Box Office
Salute is a 2008 documentary directed by Matt Norman, starring Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Peter Norman. It runs 2 hours and earned $172,376 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Matt Norman
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wingman Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Salute About?
The premise of Salute without spoilers.
It explores the iconic 1968 Mexico City Olympic black‑power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and uncovers the largely forgotten role of Peter Norman, the Australian silver‑medalist who stood with them. The documentary details the personal and professional fallout each athlete endured after that historic act.
Salute Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- power
- mexico
- olympic games
- civil rights
- black power
- one word title
- year 1968
Salute Cast & Characters
Tommie Smith leads the cast, with John Carlos and Peter Norman. Directed by Matt Norman; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Matt Norman
- Tommie Smith as themselves
- John Carlos as themselves
- Peter Norman as themselves
- Harry Edwards as themselves
Also Starring in Salute
· 3 more- Christopher Kirby Narrator
- Payton Jordan Themselves
- Larry Questad Themselves
Salute Box Office
Salute grossed $172,376 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$172.4K
- International
- $172.4K
Salute Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Salute.
Salute Also Known As
Also known as “Il saluto - La storia che nessuno ha mai raccontato”.
- Also known as
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- Il saluto - La storia che nessuno ha mai raccontato
Seen Salute?
Movies Like Salute
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games, With Drawn Arms and The Olympics in Mexico.
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games 1999 -
With Drawn Arms 2020 -
The Olympics in Mexico 1969 -
Tokyo Olympiad 1965 -
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice 2016 -
Black Power: A British Story of Resistance 2021 -
XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport 1948 -
People, Hopes, Medals 1960 -
Black Panthers 1968 -
Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story 2017 -
Freedom’s Fury 2006 -
South to Black Power 2023
Salute FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Salute, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Salute?
Salute runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Salute released?
Salute was released on July 17, 2008.
Who directed Salute?
Salute was directed by Matt Norman.
Who is in the cast of Salute?
Salute stars Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Peter Norman, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Salute make at the box office?
Salute grossed $172,376 worldwide.
Does Salute have a post-credit scene?
No. Salute has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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