The Jesse Owens Story (1984): Cast
The Jesse Owens Story is a 1984 historical drama directed by Richard Irving, starring Dorian Harewood as Jesse Owens, Debbi Morgan and Tonye Patano. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 54m (174 min)
- Director
- Richard Irving
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jesse Owens Story About?
The premise of The Jesse Owens Story without spoilers.
Based on the inspiring true story, this biographical drama follows the life of African‑American track star Jesse Owens and his historic Olympic triumphs. Dorian Harewood portrays Owens, capturing his determination and success. The production earned a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and received two additional nominations.
The Jesse Owens Story Themes & Keywords
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- american sportsman
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- berlin 1936 summer olympics
- african american athlete
- jesse owens
- olympic games
- african american
- racial prejudice
- track and field
- nazi germany
- race relations
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- 1936 olympics
- racism
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- famous athlete
- berlin
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- courtroom
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- cleveland ohio
- coach
- police
- girlfriend
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- luz long
- father son relationship
- harlem globetrotters
- reference to bill bojangles robinson
- reference to the cotton club
- ohio state university
- husband wife relationship
- jimmy hoffa character
- teamsters union
- international olympic committee
- reference to john carlos
- reference to tommie smith
- human culture
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- reference to carl lewis
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The Jesse Owens Story Cast & Characters
Dorian Harewood leads the cast as Jesse Owens, with Debbi Morgan as Ruth Solomon Owens and Tonye Patano as Laverne Owens. Directed by Richard Irving; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Irving
- Dorian Harewood as Jesse Owens
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Debbi Morgan as Ruth Solomon Owens -
Tonye Patano as Laverne Owens -
George Kennedy as Charles 'Charley' Riley
Also Starring in The Jesse Owens Story
· 12 more- Barry Corbin Judge
- Ronny Cox Coach Larry Snyder
- LeVar Burton Professor Preston
- Norman Fell Marty Forkins
- Georg Stanford Brown Lew Gilbert
- Tom Bosley Jimmy Hoffa
- Vic Tayback Abe Saperstein
- James B. Sikking Avery Brundage
- Ben Vereen Herb Douglas
- Lynn Hamilton Mamma Solomon
- Chris Douridas Jerome
- Dan Ammerman Coach Robertson
More from Richard Irving
More films directed by Richard Irving: Exo-Man, The Six Million Dollar Man, Istanbul Express and Prescription: Murder.
The Jesse Owens Story Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “A História de Jesse Owens” and “Glória de Campeão”.
- Also known as
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- A História de Jesse Owens
- Glória de Campeão
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The Jesse Owens Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Jesse Owens Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jesse Owens Story?
The Jesse Owens Story runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).
When was The Jesse Owens Story released?
The Jesse Owens Story was released on July 9, 1984.
Who directed The Jesse Owens Story?
The Jesse Owens Story was directed by Richard Irving.
More films by Richard Irving Who is in the cast of The Jesse Owens Story?
The Jesse Owens Story stars Dorian Harewood as Jesse Owens, Debbi Morgan as Ruth Solomon Owens and Tonye Patano as Laverne Owens, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Jesse Owens Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jesse Owens Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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