The Athlete (2009) is a drama, history title in English. On New MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch The Athlete online in HD.
The Athlete — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Davey Frankel
- Starring: Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn, Johnny Ashenafi, Woyneshet Belachew, Abebe Bikila, Arne Boysen
The Athlete — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2009-03-09 |
| Runtime | 92 min |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Language | English |
| Country | Ethiopia, Germany, United States of America |
| Rating | 5.9/10 (9 votes) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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 bec…
Who directed The Athlete? Davey Frankel.
Who stars in The Athlete? Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn, Johnny Ashenafi, Woyneshet Belachew, Abebe Bikila, Arne Boysen.
Where can I watch The Athlete? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
