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1983 · 106 mins · English
Directed by
Donald Shebib
Starring
Pat Hingle, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Robby Benson, Wendell Smith, Michael J. Reynolds
Budget
$8M

From a modest reservation upbringing to Olympic fame, Billy Mills, an Oglala Lakota runner, defied expectations by clinching the gold medal in the grueling 10,000‑meter race at the 1964 Tokyo Games, turning his humble origins into a lasting legacy of inspiration. His victory remains one of the most celebrated upsets in Olympic history, symbolizing perseverance and the power of belief.

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