Wilma (1977)The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. Director:Bud GreenspanWriter:Bud Greenspan |
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Wilma (1977)The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. Director:Bud GreenspanWriter:Bud Greenspan |
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Shirley Jo Finney | ... |
Wilma Rudolph
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| Cicely Tyson | ... |
Blanche Rudolph
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Jason Bernard | ... |
Coach Temple
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| Joe Seneca | ... |
Ed Rudolph
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| Denzel Washington | ... |
Robert Eldridge, age 18
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Charles Blackwell | ... |
Coach Gray
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Norman Matlock | ... |
Dr. Gordon
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Larry Scott | ... |
Robert Eldridge, age 12
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Réjane Magloire | ... |
Wilma, age 12
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Piper Carter | ... |
Wilma, age 4
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| Pauletta Washington | ... |
Mae Faggs
(as Paulette Pearson)
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Andrea Frierson | ... |
Martha Hudson
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Stacy Green | ... |
Tootie
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Dury Cox | ... |
Pappy Marshall
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Roger Askew | ... |
Dr. Williams
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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.
Having graduated from university and spent a year learning drama, the 23 year old Denzel Washington landed his screen debut as an 18 year old athlete in 'Wilma'. He did not have the sexy appeal then that women associate him with now, but it was the beginning of his screen career.