The Jesse Owens Story (1984)
Drama
History
TV Movie
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Cast
Jesse Owens
Coach Robertson
Jerome
Mamma Solomon
Ruth Solomon Owens
Laverne Owens
Herb Douglas
Avery Brundage
Jimmy Hoffa
Lew Gilbert
Professor Preston
Coach Larry Snyder
Marty Forkins
Charles 'Charley' Riley
Abe Saperstein
Judge
Crew
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Writer
Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Editor
Editor
Production Design
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