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Tokyo Olympiad
Tokyo Olympiad
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Tokyo Olympiad

Original Title: 東京オリンピック

1965
2h 50m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1965

Runtime

2h 50m

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Storyline

This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 50m
Mar 20, 1965
Digital Release
Jan 5, 2024
Languages
Japanese
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Kon Ichikawa
Production
Tokyo Olympic Film Association
Tokyo Olympic Film Association
TOHO
TOHO
Production Countries
Japan

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Abebe Bikila

Abebe Bikila

Self

Ahmed Issa

Ahmed Issa

Self

Yoshinori Sakai

Yoshinori Sakai

Self

Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier

Self

Emperor Hirohito of Japan

Emperor Hirohito of Japan

Self

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