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6.6/10   288 votes
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Writers:
Henry Bean (writer)
Shirl Hendryx (writer)
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Release Date:
4 November 1983 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
This is the true story of a man's triumph over prejudice, pain and himself. Billy Mills, a North American Indian brought up on the reservation, destined against all odds to become the best distance runner in the world. more
Plot:
The story of Billy Mills the American Indian that came from obscurity, to win the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the Tokyo Olympics. | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Robby Benson ... Billy Mills
Pat Hingle ... Coach Bill Easton
Claudia Cron ... Pat Mills

Jeff McCracken ... Dennis Riley
August Schellenberg ... Billy's father

Graham Greene ... Eddie Mills
Denis Lacroix ... Frank Mills
Kendall Smith ... Young Billy
George Clutesi ... Ben
Margo Kane ... Catherine
Derek Campbell ... Fight Bookmaker
Maurice Wolfe ... Uncle Chester
Albert Angus ... Bud
Barbara Blackhorse ... Young Catherine
William Berry ... Carny Barker
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Additional Details

Runtime:
106 min
Country:
Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Pat Mills: Are you really going to run in the Olympics?
Billy Mills: Sure, why?
Pat Mills: Oh, because everyone here says they'll do things and never do them. You're really doing something.
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Standout Athletics Movie, 15 December 2007
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Author: p_empi from Melbourne Australia

This would have to be one of the best true sporting stories ever created on the screen. Billy Mills is a Native American Indian who has to fight against the odds to get to the top. A gifted athlete who is very proud of his heritage works his way to the top and wins the 10,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics. It highlights the ups and downs an American Indian must face to get recognition as a man and athlete. Robbie Benson seems to be born for the part. He portrays Mills very well to the extent that the running style is very alike. The actual race brings a chill to your spine, especially the way he finishes down the straight. This is a great Movie and any budding athlete should watch it just to see how to become a winner and win against all the odds.

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