Wilma (1977)
1977 · PG · 1h 40m · Drama, History, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Director: Bud Greenspan
Writers: Bud Greenspan
Music by: Irwin Bazelon
Cinematography: Arthur J. Ornitz
Editor: William L. Cahn
Cast
Shirley Jo Finney as Wilma RudolphCicely Tyson as Blanche RudolphJason Bernard as Coach TempleDenzel Washington as Robert Eldridge, age 18Joe Seneca as Ed RudolphCharles Blackwell as Coach GrayNorman Matlock as Dr. GordonRéjane Magloire as Wilma, age 12L. Warren Young as Post Office AssistantLarry B. Scott as Robert Eldridge, age 12Piper Carter as Wilma - Age 4Pauletta Washington as Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)More like this
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