Spirit of the Games
Spirit of the Games

Spirit of the Games

5.0(1 votes)
1996
2h 0m
Documentary

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.

Production

Black Canyon Productions, HBO, HBO Sports

Cast

Bob Mathias

Bob Mathias

Himself

Bob Richards

Bob Richards

Himself

Al Oerter

Al Oerter

Himself

Mae Faggs

Mae Faggs

Herself

Bob Kurland

Bob Kurland

Himself

Sammy Lee

Sammy Lee

Himself

Patricia Mccormick

Patricia Mccormick

Herself

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator

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