Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

1996

1h 39m

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Drama

Overview

The true story of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers (Charlayne Woodard) and her fight to combat Graves disease while becoming the fastest female sprinter in the world. From a setback in Seoul that nearly costs her the use of her feet to her excruciating battle with the crippling illness to victories in Barcelona and Atlanta, Gail proves she's got the heart of a champion in this inspirational original biography. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeffrey Sams, Tina Lifford, Robert Guillaume and Paula Kelly costar.

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Hallmark Entertainment

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USA Network

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Charlayne Woodard

Gail Devers

Charlayne Woodard

Acting

Louis Gossett Jr.

Bob Kersee

Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting

Tina Lifford

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Tina Lifford

Acting

Jeffrey D. Sams

RJ Hampton

Jeffrey D. Sams

Acting

Robert Guillaume

Reverend Devers

Robert Guillaume

Acting

Paula Kelly

Mrs. Devers

Paula Kelly

Acting

John Schuck

Dr. Ginsburg

John Schuck

Acting

Stephanie Faracy

Dr. Otis

Stephanie Faracy

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