The Athlete
Originally released in 2009. The Athlete is a drama/history film. directed by Rasselas Lakew.
Starring Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, and Ruta Gedmintas
Synopsis
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ethiopia
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Directors
Top Cast
Rasselas Lakew
as Abebe Bikila
Dag Malmberg
as Onni
Ruta Gedmintas
as Charlotte
Abba Waka Dessalegn
as . The Priest
Johnny Ashenafi
as Coach Nega
Woyneshet Belachew
as Telephone Operator
Abebe Bikila
as Himself (archive footage)
Arne Boysen
as Gunnar Krogsveen
Yeneneh Ezra
as Emperor Haile Selassie
Fekadu Gemechu
as Uncle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Instinctive Film
- AV Patchbay
- El Atleta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Athlete about?
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his ow...
Who directed The Athlete?
The Athlete was directed by Rasselas Lakew.
How long is The Athlete?
The Athlete has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Athlete released?
The Athlete was released on March 9, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Athlete?
The main cast of The Athlete includes Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn, Johnny Ashenafi.