The Athlete (2009)
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.
Cast
Abebe Bikila
Onni
Bartender
Motel Manager
Himself (archive footage)
Archery coach
Journalist
Male Border Guard
Rude Officer
Charlotte
. The Priest
Coach Nega
Telephone Operator
Himself (archive footage)
Gunnar Krogsveen
Emperor Haile Selassie
Uncle
Crew
Director
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Producer
Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
Editor
Editor