7.7Tokyo Olympiad · 1965
Tokyo Olympiad (1965) is a Documentary film directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai.
Documentary
7.7Overview
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.
Cast
Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai, Joe Frazier, Emperor Hirohito of Japan
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What is "Tokyo Olympiad" about?
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.
When was "Tokyo Olympiad" released?
Tokyo Olympiad was released in 1965.
Who stars in "Tokyo Olympiad"?
The cast includes Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai, Joe Frazier.
