Tokyo Olympiad
1965, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Tokyo Olympiad is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 March 1965
- Original title
- 東京オリンピック
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kon Ichikawa, Yoshio Shirasaka, Natto Wada
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Tokyo Olympiad: quick answers
What should I watch before Tokyo Olympiad?
Watch Alain Mimoun (1959), People, Hopes, Medals (1960), The Grand Olympics (1961), and IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964 (1964) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tokyo Olympiad?
Next in the series: Sensation of the Century (1966), 13 Days in France (1968), and Snows of Grenoble (1968).
Is Tokyo Olympiad worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad runs 170 minutes (2h 50m).
Does Tokyo Olympiad have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tokyo Olympiad. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tokyo Olympiad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tokyo Olympiad on?
Tokyo Olympiad is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tokyo Olympiad?
If you liked Tokyo Olympiad, try My Mom Jayne, Beyond the Mat, Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows.
Who directed Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad (1965) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai.