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Tokyo Olympiad (1965)

Movie ★ 7.7 170 min

Documentary

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.

Kon Ichikawa Director Kon Ichikawa Writer Yoshio Shirasaka Writer Natto Wada Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 20, 1965
Runtime
170 min
IMDb
tt0059817
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Language
Studio
Tokyo Olympic Film Association,

Themes

Cast

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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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad stars Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai, Joe Frazier.
When was Tokyo Olympiad released?
Tokyo Olympiad is a 1965 documentary film.
Where can I watch Tokyo Olympiad?
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