The Grand Olympics
1961, Italian. Directed by Romolo Marcellini.
The most colorful pageant of sports in film!
Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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The Grand Olympics is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 26 May 1961
- Original title
- La grande olimpiade
- Country
- Italy
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The Grand Olympics: quick answers
What should I watch before The Grand Olympics?
Watch White Vertigo (1956), The Melbourne Rendezvous (1957), Alain Mimoun (1959), and People, Hopes, Medals (1960) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Grand Olympics?
Next in the series: IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964 (1964), Tokyo Olympiad (1965), and Sensation of the Century (1966).
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How long is The Grand Olympics?
The Grand Olympics runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
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The Grand Olympics is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Grand Olympics on?
The Grand Olympics is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grand Olympics?
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Who directed The Grand Olympics?
The Grand Olympics (1961) was directed by Romolo Marcellini and stars Jesse Owens, Bing Crosby, Rafer Johnson.