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Released
1984 · FILM

The Jesse Owens Story

Based on the inspiring true story

Directed by
Written by
Runtime
174 min
DramaHistoryTV Movie

Synopsis

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the African American athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood portrays the Olympic gold medalist. The drama received a Primetime Emmy Award in 1985 and was also nominated for two additional Emmys.

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Principal cast & crew: 19

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Richard BrackenShot by Charles CorrellScored by Michel LegrandDesigned by John E Chilberg Ii

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