
Spirit of the Games
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
1996-05-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
5
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Bob Kurland
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Sammy Lee
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Patricia Mccormick
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Liev Schreiber
Narrator
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