What is the duration of The Athlete?

The duration of The Athlete is 92 mins.

What is the original language of The Athlete?

The original language of The Athlete is English.

Who directed The Athlete?

The Athlete was directed by Davey Frankel.

Which studio made The Athlete?

The Athlete was produced by Instinctive Film.

What is the total box office for The Athlete?

The total box office for The Athlete is $611.

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Q: Does The Athlete have end credit scenes?

The Athlete does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

History

Box Office

$611

Runtime

92 mins

Language

English

In 1960, an unknown barefoot Ethiopian runner stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon on Rome’s streets. Abebe Bikila became a sports legend, the first African to win an Olympic gold medal, and in 1964 Tokyo he made history as the first athlete to claim consecutive Olympic marathon titles.

Instinctive Film

Studio

Davey Frankel

Director

Does The Athlete have end credit scenes?

No!

The Athlete does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Dag Malmberg

Onni

Ruta Gedmintas

Charlotte

Hristo Petkov

Archery coach

Abebe Bikila

Himself (archive footage)

Benito Mussolini

Himself (archive footage)

Ekaterina Petrova

Journalist

Johnny Ashenafi

Coach Nega

Abba Waka Dessalegn

. The Priest

Rasselas Lakew

Abebe Bikila

Woyneshet Belachew

Telephone Operator

Arne Boysen

Gunnar Krogsveen

Yeneneh Ezra

Emperor Haile Selassie

Fekadu Gemechu

Uncle

Mersha Getahun

Bartender

Tigist Gurma

Motel Manager

Assefa Tegene

Male Border Guard

Zelalem Yetagesu

Rude Officer

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