The Athlete
Watch TrailerRunning the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | The athlete |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Ethiopia, Germany, United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Davey Frankel |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (9 votes) |
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The Athlete has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2009 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Rasselas Lakew
Abebe Bikila
Dag Malmberg
Onni
Ruta Gedmintas
Charlotte
Abba Waka Dessalegn
. The Priest
Johnny Ashenafi
Coach Nega
Woyneshet Belachew
Telephone Operator
Abebe Bikila
Himself (archive footage)
Arne Boysen
Gunnar Krogsveen
Yeneneh Ezra
Emperor Haile Selassie
Fekadu Gemechu
Uncle
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