Wilma (1977)
Overview
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.3419 |
Directed By
Bud Greenspan
Crew
Bud Greenspan
Bud Greenspan
Bud Greenspan
Cappy Petrash Greenspan
Irwin Bazelon
Arthur J. Ornitz
William L. Cahn
Ned Parsons
TOP CAST
Shirley Jo Finney
Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson
Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard
Coach Temple
Denzel Washington
Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca
Ed Rudolph
Charles Blackwell
Coach Gray
Norman Matlock
Dr. Gordon
Larry Scott
Robert Eldridge, age 12
Réjane Magloire
Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young
Post Office Assistant
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