Wilma
PG 1977 · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, History, TV Movie
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Directed by Bud Greenspan · Written by Bud Greenspan
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Cast
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Shirley Jo Finney Wilma Rudolph -
Cicely Tyson Blanche Rudolph -
Jason Bernard Coach Temple -
Denzel Washington Robert Eldridge, age 18 -
Joe Seneca Ed Rudolph - C Charles Blackwell Coach Gray
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Norman Matlock Dr. Gordon - R Réjane Magloire Wilma, age 12
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L. Warren Young Post Office Assistant -
Larry B. Scott Robert Eldridge, age 12 - P Piper Carter Wilma - Age 4
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Pauletta Washington Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)
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