Tokyo Olympiad
Movie • 1965

Tokyo Olympiad

Filmistani81
IMDb7.82K
51votes
Documentary
Why Watch

A Documentary film (1965) rated 7.8/10 on IMDb by 2K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa.

Synopsis

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tokyo Olympiad worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Tokyo Olympiad 81/100 (IMDb: 7.8/10). A strong pick for fans of Documentary.

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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…

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