Wilma

1977 1h 40m EN

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6.6

SOLID

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6.1

IMDB

★6.6TMDB · 9★6.1IMDB · 321

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Synopsis

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The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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
Réjane Magloire
Wilma, age 12

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bud Greenspan
Writers: Bud Greenspan
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bud Greenspan, shot by Arthur J. Ornitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Irwin Bazelon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William L. Cahn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Shirley Jo Finney and Cicely Tyson and Jason Bernard carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0076923 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bud Greenspan directs. Arthur J. Ornitz behind the camera. Irwin Bazelon scores. William L. Cahn cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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149 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Bud Greenspan, shot by Arthur J. Ornitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Irwin Bazelon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor William L. Cahn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Shirley Jo Finney and Cicely Tyson and Jason Bernard carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0076923 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.