Tokyo Olympiad 1965
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What is Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad is a 1965 documentary film directed as an impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. The film pays attention to the crowds and workers alongside the actual competitive events, showcasing specific moments such as an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 170 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 20, 1965
- Studios
- Tokyo Olympic Film Association, TOHO
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~170 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Tokyo Olympic Film Association, TOHO
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Overview
Tokyo Olympiad is a 1965 documentary film directed as an impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. The film pays attention to the crowds and workers alongside the actual competitive events, showcasing specific moments such as an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets.
The documentary highlights individual stories, including Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila receiving his second gold medal and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad representing a country younger than he is. With a runtime of two hours and fifty minutes, the film provides a historical look at the games through a distinct cinematic lens.
Should you watch it?
“An impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics focusing on crowds, workers, and athletes.”
- It features an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America.
- It captures the final marathon race through the streets of Tokyo.
- It highlights notable athletes including Abebe Bikila and Ahamed Isa.
- It has a runtime of two hours and fifty minutes, which may be long for some viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in a documentary portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
The film presents an impressionistic tone and pacing focused on both competitive events and the surrounding crowds and workers.
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Is Tokyo Olympiad worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in historical sports documentaries and the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
What is the binge duration for Tokyo Olympiad?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and fifty minutes.
What are the essential episodes of Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad is a feature-length documentary film rather than a series with episodes.
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