The Athlete
The Athlete (2009) is a history drama, directed by Davey Frankel. It stars Rasselas Lakew and Dag Malmberg. The 92-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.
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Dag Malmberg 
Ruta Gedmintas A Abba Waka Dessalegn J Johnny Ashenafi W Woyneshet Belachew What The Athlete Is 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, 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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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.
Where can I watch The Athlete?
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How long is The Athlete?
The Athlete runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).
When did The Athlete come out?
The Athlete was released in 2009.
Who directed The Athlete?
The Athlete was directed by Davey Frankel.
Who stars in The Athlete?
The Athlete stars Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn.
What is The Athlete's rating?
The Athlete holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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