Overview
Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games' most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals.
Cast
Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)
Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)
Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)
Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)
Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)
Self - High Jump, Hungary (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers (uncredited)
Self - 800 Metres, Canada (uncredited)
Self - 110m Hurdles, Great Britain (uncredited)
Self - Javelin Throw, Germany (uncredited)
Self - Spectator (uncredited)
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