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Four Minute Fever (1956) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Four Minute Fever is a 1956 documentary film from director William Deeke, with a cast led by Harry Wismer, Paavo Nurmi and Harry Wismer. It runs 9 minutes and premiered on June 8, 1956. Four Minute Fever is rated 6.5/10 by TMDB users across 2 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Using newsreel footage, this Sportscope entry chronicles the race toward running's four-minute mile, highlighting several important contests. It starts in the 1920's, when Finland's Paavo Nurmi set the record for the distance at 4 minutes 10.4 seconds. It continues through Roger Bannister's first run under 4 minutes in 1954, and ends in spring 1956, when Australia's Joe Bailey became the first to break 4 minutes on US soil.
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Harry Wismer
Narrator
Paavo Nurmi
Himself (archive footage)
Harry Wismer
Narrator (voice)
Fiorello LaGuardia
Himself (archive footage)
Arne Andersson
Himself (archive footage)
Jules Ladoumegue
Himself (archive footage)
Bill Bonthron
Himself (archive footage)
John Lovelock
Himself (archive footage)
Glenn Cunningham
Himself (archive footage)
Gene Venzke
Himself (archive footage)
Sidney Wooderson
Himself (archive footage)
Gunder Hägg
Himself (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions About Four Minute Fever
What is the release date of Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever was released on June 8, 1956.
How long is Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever runs 9 minutes (9 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever stars Harry Wismer as Narrator, Paavo Nurmi as Himself (archive footage), Harry Wismer as Narrator (voice) and Fiorello LaGuardia as Himself (archive footage). The cast also includes Arne Andersson, Jules Ladoumegue, Bill Bonthron and John Lovelock.
Who directed Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever was directed by William Deeke.
What kind of movie is Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is Four Minute Fever rated?
Four Minute Fever is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 2 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Four Minute Fever?
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