About the film

Tokyo Olympiad

19658170 min
Documentary
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.
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Released
Mar 20, 1965
Country
Japan
Productions
Tokyo Olympic Film AssociationTOHO

Part of 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012

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