Television sport coverage was so often a fertile source of innovation and this couple of hours of highlights from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcases that really well. Initially, though, we focus a little on the rejuvenating effects of getting the games in your city. Demolition of derelict areas and the construction of new facilities designed to last well beyond the fortnight of the Games. Thence to an opening…
Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
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This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.
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Abebe Bikila
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Ahmed Issa
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Yoshinori Sakai
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Joe Frazier
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Emperor Hirohito of Japan
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What is Tokyo Olympiad about?
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through…
When was Tokyo Olympiad released?
Tokyo Olympiad was released in 1965.
What genres does Tokyo Olympiad belong to?
Tokyo Olympiad is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Tokyo Olympiad?
The cast of Tokyo Olympiad includes Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai, Joe Frazier, Emperor Hirohito of Japan.