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The Athlete (2009) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Athlete at a Glance
The Athlete is a 2009 drama and history film helmed by Davey Frankel and Rasselas Lakew, featuring Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg and Ruta Gedmintas. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and premiered on March 9, 2009. The Athlete has a TMDB rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 9 votes.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “The Athlete” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Rasselas Lakew
Abebe Bikila
Dag Malmberg
Onni
Ruta Gedmintas
Charlotte
Abba Waka Dessalegn
. The Priest
Johnny Ashenafi
Coach Nega
Woyneshet Belachew
Telephone Operator
Abebe Bikila
Himself (archive footage)
Arne Boysen
Gunnar Krogsveen
Yeneneh Ezra
Emperor Haile Selassie
Fekadu Gemechu
Uncle
Mersha Getahun
Bartender
Tigist Gurma
Motel Manager
Frequently Asked Questions About The Athlete
When was The Athlete released?
The Athlete was released on March 9, 2009.
What is the runtime of The Athlete?
The Athlete has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who stars in The Athlete?
The Athlete stars Rasselas Lakew as Abebe Bikila, Dag Malmberg as Onni, Ruta Gedmintas as Charlotte and Abba Waka Dessalegn as . The Priest. The cast also includes Johnny Ashenafi, Woyneshet Belachew, Abebe Bikila and Arne Boysen.
Who directed The Athlete?
The Athlete was directed by Davey Frankel and Rasselas Lakew. The screenplay is credited to Mikael Awake, Davey Frankel and Rasselas Lakew.
What genre is The Athlete?
The Athlete is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and history.
What is the TMDB score of The Athlete?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.9/10 from 9 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Athlete for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Athlete, "The Athlete Trailer HD", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Athlete?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Athlete include Radium Girls (2020), The Book of Daniel (2013), Julia (1977), The Last Rifleman (2023) and Churchill (2017).
Can I stream the full movie of The Athlete on 123Movies?
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