The Jesse Owens Story (1984)
07/09/1984 (EN) • 2h 54m
Based on the inspiring true story
Overview
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Top Billed Cast
Jesse Owens
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Jimmy Hoffa
Lew Gilbert
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Coach Larry Snyder
Marty Forkins
Charles 'Charley' Riley
Abe Saperstein
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