Spirit of the Games

Spirit of the Games

Documentary | May 1, 1996

Documentary examines the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, taking a close look at the Olympic charter, oath and ideals. Also featured are rare home movies and interviews with Olympic athletes and the oldest known color footage of the Olympic Games from Berlin in 1936.

Spirit of the Games

Documentary | May 1, 1996

Spirit of the Games
Documentary examines the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, taking a close look at the Olympic charter, oath and ideals. Also featured are rare home movies and interviews with Olympic athletes and the oldest known color footage of the Olympic Games from Berlin in 1936.
Producers HBO, HBO Sports, Black Canyon Productions
Original title Spirit of the Games
Directors
Writers

Cast

Bob Mathias

as Himself

Bob Richards

as Himself

Al Oerter

as Himself

Mae Faggs

as Herself

Bob Kurland

as Himself

Sammy Lee

as Himself

Patricia Mccormick

as Herself

Liev Schreiber

as Narrator