The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy

★ 7.8(5)20081h 30m

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Director: Daniel Gordon
Release date: 2008-08-10
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom

About The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy

The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Daniel Gordon, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the Munich Olympics of 1972, John Akii Bua, from the impoverished African country of Uganda, powered round the inside lane in the 400m hurdles, past the English favourite, and reigning Olympic Champion David Hemery, to win the gold medal, 10m clear of the field. John Akii Bua had become the first African to win gold in an event under 800 metres. He was also the first man to break the 48 seconds barrier in the 400 metre hurdles, an event so gruelling its nickname is 'The Mankiller'. This is the story about that amazing triumph - and what happened next. David Hemery retired to respectable fame and fortune, later becoming president of the UK's athletics federation. John Akii Bua returned to a Uganda carving the name of its military "President", Idi Amin, into genocidal notoriety. This is a film about the pinnacle of athletic achievement - and the search to discover what followed.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Narrator

Themes & keywords

sportsolympic gamesexileugandaolympic athleteidi amin

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The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy?+

The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy stars Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy is a 2008 movie directed by Daniel Gordon.

What genre is The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy?+

The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy is Documentary film.

Who directed The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy?+

The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy was directed by Daniel Gordon.