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The First Olympics: Athens 1896

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Cast:
David Ogden Stiers
Hunt Block
David Caruso
Alex Hyde-White
Benedict Taylor

Director:
Alvin Rakoff

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Rating: 4.5 / 5
Released: Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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The inspiring story of a rag-tag team of amateur American athletes that stunned the sports world comes to life in this dramatization of the first modern Olympic games revived in 1896. Veteran Actor Louis Jourdan stars as Baron Pierre du Coubertin, a relentless visionary who sets out to renew the ancient Olympic games after 1500 years. Dr. William Sloane (David Ogden Stiers) is the Princeton professor who pulls together the first American team with 13 unlikely boys and a meager supply of sports equipment. Competing in events that had never been seen in the United States before the Americans went on to Athens and secured the winner's post despite almost insurmountable odds.

Studio: Sony Pictures

Format

Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC

Number of Discs: 1

Running Time: 237 minutes

Languages

English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)

« Wonderful Re-Creation »

I saw this movie when it first came out years ago and was so glad to find it out on DVD. Even though there are personal story sections that are a bit "dragged-out", the athletes accomplishments and how they got there make for a great story. I thought they did a great job making this movie, and appreciated re-seeing it again. .:. Rating: 4 / 5

 

« A family classic »

We recorded this mini-series when it was first broadcast on NBC. We nearly wore the tape out over the years until someone "borrowed" it and did not return it. We have been searching for a copy until now. It is not an oscar-class big budget movie, but for us, it has fond memories. It harkens back to a more simple time, and some of the scenes, such as when the results of the first day's competition reach the US by telegraph are tear inducing. A very good movie to watch each Olympic season! .:. Rating: 4 / 5

 

« Great Movie About the Olympics »

Outstanding movie. I don't believe it is historicly correct, but, is very well done and very entertaining. .:. Rating: 4 / 5

 

 

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