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6.9/10 • 112

1938-04-212h 7m

Documentary

Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games' most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals.

Directors
Leni Riefenstahl
Writters
Leni Riefenstahl
Editors
Leni Riefenstahl

Top Billed Cast

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  1. David Albritton

    David Albritton

    Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)

  2. Arvo Askola

    Arvo Askola

    Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)

  3. Jack Beresford

    Jack Beresford

    Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)

  4. Erwin Blask

    Erwin Blask

    Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)

  5. Sulo Bärlund

    Sulo Bärlund

    Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)

  6. Ibolya Csák

    Ibolya Csák

    Self - High Jump, Hungary (uncredited)

  7. Glenn Cunningham

    Glenn Cunningham

    Self (uncredited)

  8. Henri de Baillet-Latour

    Henri de Baillet-Latour

    Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers (uncredited)

  9. Philip Edwards

    Philip Edwards

    Self - 800 Metres, Canada (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
$550,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
nazisportsolympic gamesnational socialismnational socialist partybeautyxenophobiawoman directornsdap (nazi party)professional athletepoetic documentary