Tokyo Olympiad (1965): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Tokyo Olympiad
Director: Kon Ichikawa
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1965
Duration: 170 min
Cast: Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai, Joe Frazier, Emperor Hirohito of Japan

What Tokyo Olympiad Is 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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Tokyo's streets.

Where can I watch Tokyo Olympiad?

Tokyo Olympiad is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Tokyo Olympiad?

Tokyo Olympiad runs for 170 minutes (2h 50m).

When did Tokyo Olympiad come out?

Tokyo Olympiad was released in 1965.

Who directed Tokyo Olympiad?

Tokyo Olympiad was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

Who stars in Tokyo Olympiad?

Tokyo Olympiad stars Abebe Bikila, Ahmed Issa, Yoshinori Sakai, Joe Frazier.

What is Tokyo Olympiad's rating?

Tokyo Olympiad holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.