poster

1984

G (07/09/1984) (US)

Drama, History, TV Movie

2h 54m

79

User Score

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.

1984

79

User Score

G (07/09/1984) (US)

Drama, History, TV Movie

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.

Cast

Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood

Jesse Owens

Dan Ammerman

Dan Ammerman

Coach Robertson

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Jimmy Hoffa

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Professor Preston

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Coach Larry Snyder

Norman Fell

Norman Fell

Marty Forkins

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Charles 'Charley' Riley

Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Abe Saperstein

Lynn Hamilton

Lynn Hamilton

Mamma Solomon

Debbi Morgan

Debbi Morgan

Ruth Solomon Owens

Tonye Patano

Tonye Patano

Laverne Owens

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Herb Douglas

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

Avery Brundage