
Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story
2014, English. Directed by Stephane Gauger.
From the streets of Harlem to the world stage
A documentary film about Nelson Vails, the first and only African-American medalist in cycling at the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 February 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50K
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Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story on?
Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 2014. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story?
If you liked Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story, try Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, 28 Up, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story?
Cheetah: The Nelson Vails Story (2014) was directed by Stephane Gauger and stars Nelson Vails.