Movie

The Athlete

★ 5.9(9)20091h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel
Release date: 2009-03-09
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Amharic
Status: Released
Country: Ethiopia
Studio: Instinctive Film

The Athlete — trailer

About The Athlete

The Athlete is a 2009 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Rasselas Lakew and Davey Frankel, starring Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg and Ruta Gedmintas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Athlete in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Rasselas Lakew

Abebe Bikila

Dag Malmberg

Onni

Ruta Gedmintas

Charlotte

Abba Waka Dessalegn

. The Priest

Johnny Ashenafi

Coach Nega

Woyneshet Belachew

Telephone Operator

Abebe Bikila

Himself (archive footage)

Arne Boysen

Gunnar Krogsveen

Yeneneh Ezra

Emperor Haile Selassie

Fekadu Gemechu

Uncle

Mersha Getahun

Bartender

Tigist Gurma

Motel Manager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Athlete in Mexico?+

The Athlete is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Athlete on Netflix?+

The Athlete is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Athlete?+

The Athlete has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Athlete?+

The Athlete stars Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn and Johnny Ashenafi.

When did The Athlete come out?+

The Athlete is a 2009 movie directed by Rasselas Lakew and Davey Frankel.

What genre is The Athlete?+

The Athlete is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Athlete?+

The Athlete was directed by Rasselas Lakew and Davey Frankel.