5.9The Athlete · 2009
The Athlete (2009) is a Drama / History film directed by Davey Frankel, starring Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas.
DramaHistory
5.9Overview
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
Cast
Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn, Johnny Ashenafi, Woyneshet Belachew, Abebe Bikila, Arne Boysen
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What is "The Athlete" about?
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
When was "The Athlete" released?
The Athlete was released in 2009.
Who stars in "The Athlete"?
The cast includes Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn.
