Wilma
Originally released in 1977. Wilma is a drama/history film. directed by Bud Greenspan.
Starring Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, and Jason Bernard
Synopsis
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shirley Jo Finney
as Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson
as Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard
as Coach Temple
Denzel Washington
as Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca
as Ed Rudolph
Charles Blackwell
as Coach Gray
Norman Matlock
as Dr. Gordon
Réjane Magloire
as Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young
as Post Office Assistant
Larry B. Scott
as Robert Eldridge, age 12
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cappy Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilma about?
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Who directed Wilma?
Wilma was directed by Bud Greenspan.
How long is Wilma?
Wilma has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Wilma released?
Wilma was released on December 19, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wilma?
The main cast of Wilma includes Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Denzel Washington, Joe Seneca.