The Road to the Tokyo Olympics (1963)
Overview
A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving themselves.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 0.313 |
Directed By
Kiyohiko Ushihara
Crew
Taka Atsugi
Ikuma Dan
Shigeyoshi Suzuki
Tarō Matsumura
Kiyohiko Ushihara
TOP CAST
Kitade Seigorō
Narrator
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