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The Athlete (2009)

Movie ★ 5.9 92 min

Drama History

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.

Davey Frankel Director Rasselas Lakew Director Mikael Awake Writer Davey Frankel Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 9, 2009
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt1130965
Country
Ethiopia, Germany, United States
Language
Amharic, English
Studio
Instinctive Film, AV Patchbay, El Atleta

Cast

Rasselas Lakew Abebe Bikila Dag Malmberg Dag Malmberg Onni Ruta Gedmintas Ruta Gedmintas Charlotte Abba Waka Dessalegn . The Priest Johnny Ashenafi Coach Nega Woyneshet Belachew Telephone Operator Abebe Bikila Abebe Bikila Himself (archive footage) Arne Boysen Gunnar Krogsveen Yeneneh Ezra Emperor Haile Selassie Fekadu Gemechu Uncle Mersha Getahun Bartender Tigist Gurma Motel Manager Benito Mussolini Benito Mussolini Himself (archive footage) Hristo Petkov Hristo Petkov Archery coach Ekaterina Petrova Journalist Assefa Tegene Male Border Guard Zelalem Yetagesu Rude Officer

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed The Athlete?
The Athlete was directed by Davey Frankel, Rasselas Lakew.
Who stars in The Athlete?
The Athlete stars Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn.
When was The Athlete released?
The Athlete is a 2009 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Athlete?
You can watch The Athlete with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.