CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 2h 0m · PG

Spirit of the Games

50%(1)IMDbDocumentary

Documentary examines the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, taking a close look at the Olympic charter, oath and ideals. Also featured are rare home movies and interviews with Olympic athletes and the oldest known color footage of the Olympic Games from Berlin in 1936.

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
EN
Released
May 1, 1996
Studios
HBOHBO SportsBlack Canyon Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring

Bob Mathias

Himself

Bob Richards

Himself

Al Oerter

Himself

Mae Faggs

Herself

Bob Kurland

Himself

Sammy Lee

Himself

Patricia Mccormick

Herself

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator

Creative team
Produced by
George Roy
Steven Hilliard Stern
Steven Hilliard Stern

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