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The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1000 · 240 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Alvin Rakoff
- Starring
- Honor Blackman, Gayle Hunnicutt, Angela Lansbury, Virginia McKenna, David Ogden Stiers, Matt Frewer
The two‑part mini‑series chronicles the hardships and aspirations of the athletes who travelled from nations across the globe to compete in the inaugural modern Summer Games in Athens, 1896. It follows their personal stories, the logistical and cultural obstacles they faced, and how their collective effort laid the groundwork for today’s Olympic tradition.
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