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Spirit of the Games

Spirit of the Games

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Documentary
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1996-05-01
⌚ Running Time: 120 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

Beloved Cast

Bob Mathias original image
Himself
Bob Mathias
Bob Richards original image
Himself
Bob Richards
Al Oerter original image
Himself
Al Oerter
Mae Faggs original image
Herself
Mae Faggs
Bob Kurland original image
Himself
Bob Kurland
Sammy Lee original image
Himself
Sammy Lee
Patricia Mccormick original image
Herself
Patricia Mccormick
Liev Schreiber original image
Narrator
Liev Schreiber

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