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The Road to the Tokyo Olympics

The Road to the Tokyo Olympics

1963 · 81 min · Documentary

A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving themselves.

Directed by Kiyohiko Ushihara · Written by Taka Atsugi

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