Watch Wilma (1977) Official Trailer
6.6 / 10 IMDb December 19, 1977 1h 40m
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Release Date
December 19, 1977
Genre
Drama, History, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Shirley Jo Finney
as Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson
as Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard
as Coach Temple
Denzel Washington
as Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca
as Ed Rudolph
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Charles Blackwell
as Coach Gray
Norman Matlock
as Dr. Gordon
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Réjane Magloire
as Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young
as Post Office Assistant
Larry B. Scott
as Robert Eldridge, age 12
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Piper Carter
as Wilma - Age 4
Pauletta Washington
as Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)
Andrea Frierson
as Martha Hudson
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Stacy Green
as Tootie
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Dury Cox
as Pappy Marshall
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Roger Askew
as Dr. Williams
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J. Franklin Taylor
as Principal
Production Companies
Cappy Productions
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