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The Games (1970)

G 100 min  -  Drama | Sport
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Four marathon runners (one from England, one from the U.S., a Czech and an Australian Aborigine) prepare to run in the Olympic games. The film follows each one and shows what their motivations are for running in the games.

Director:

Michael Winner

Writers:

Hugh Atkinson (novel), Erich Segal (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Crawford ...
Harry Hayes
Ryan O'Neal ...
Scott Reynolds
Charles Aznavour ...
Pavel Vendek
Jeremy Kemp Jeremy Kemp ...
Jim Harcourt
Elaine Taylor Elaine Taylor ...
Christine
Stanley Baker ...
Bill Oliver
Athol Compton Athol Compton ...
Sunny Pintubi
Rafer Johnson Rafer Johnson ...
Commentator
Kent Smith Kent Smith ...
Kaverley
Sam Elliott ...
Richie Robinson
Mona Washbourne Mona Washbourne ...
Mrs. Hayes
Reg Lye Reg Lye ...
Gilmour
June Jago June Jago ...
Mae Harcourt
Don Newsome Don Newsome ...
Cal Wood
Hugh McDermott Hugh McDermott
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Storyline

The Games is about four marathon runners from different countries who are preparing for the Rome Olympics. The movie takes you through some of the runners personal training schedules before finally showing the marathon. Written by Jenny Evans <J.Evans@uts.edu.au>  

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Plot Keywords:

Olympics | Game | Bare Chested Male | Man Wearing Towel | Australia  | See more »

Taglines:

The spectacle behind the spectacle.

Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Bitmeyen yaris See more »

Filming Locations:

Copenhagen, Denmark See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The role of Christine was intended for Judy Geeson, but illness prevented her from accepting it. See more »

Soundtracks

"Warm Summer Rain"
Music by Francis Lai
Lyrics by Hal Shaper See more »