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The Athlete

The Athlete

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2009 1h 32m5.9

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Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.

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DirectorRasselas Lakew
ScreenplayMikael Awake, Davey Frankel, Rasselas Lakew
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 9, 2009
CountryEthiopia
Languageen
Runtime1h 32m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes9
GenresDrama, History
StudioInstinctive Film, AV Patchbay
OriginalThe athlete

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Rasselas Lakew

Abebe Bikila

Dag Malmberg

Dag Malmberg

Onni

Ruta Gedmintas

Ruta Gedmintas

Charlotte

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Abba Waka Dessalegn

. The Priest

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Johnny Ashenafi

Coach Nega

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Woyneshet Belachew

Telephone Operator

Abebe Bikila

Abebe Bikila

Himself (archive footage)

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Arne Boysen

Gunnar Krogsveen

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Yeneneh Ezra

Emperor Haile Selassie

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Fekadu Gemechu

Uncle

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Mersha Getahun

Bartender

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Tigist Gurma

Motel Manager

Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini

Himself (archive footage)

Hristo Petkov

Hristo Petkov

Archery coach

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Ekaterina Petrova

Journalist

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Assefa Tegene

Male Border Guard

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Zelalem Yetagesu

Rude Officer

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Athlete

Where can I watch The Athlete?

The Athlete (2009) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Athlete about?

Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal,...

Who directed The Athlete?

The Athlete (2009) was directed by Rasselas Lakew. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 1h 32m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is The Athlete?

The Athlete runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 9 votes. Genre: Drama, History.

Is The Athlete worth watching?

The Athlete is rated 5.9/10 by 9 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and History fans.