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The Jesse Owens Story (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 174 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Richard Irving
- Starring
- Ronny Cox, Norman Fell, Georg Stanford Brown, George Kennedy, LeVar Burton, Debbi Morgan
Based on the inspiring true story, this biographical drama follows the life of African‑American track star Jesse Owens and his historic Olympic triumphs. Dorian Harewood portrays Owens, capturing his determination and success. The production earned a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and received two additional nominations.
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