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Tokyo Olympiad( 1965)

TV-MADocumentary
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Abebe Bikila

      Self

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      Ahmed Issa

      Self

    3. cast image

      Yoshinori Sakai

      Self

    4. cast image

      Joe Frazier

      Self

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      Emperor Hirohito of Japan

      Self

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 09 2025
    Television sport coverage was so often a fertile source of innovation and this couple of hours of highlights from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcases that really well. Initially, though, we focus a little on the rejuvenating effects of getting the games in your city. Demolition of derelict areas and the construction of new facilities designed to last well beyond the fortnight of the Games. Thence to an opening ceremony that sees the USA and the USSR walking just feet apart (with no obvious defections) before the Emperor opens the world’s only truly global exercise in competitive excellence. Now t...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • sports
    • olympic games
    • tokyo, japan