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The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) (TV)
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20 May 1984 (USA) morePlot:
This movie describes the founding of the modern Olympics and concentrates on the creation of the American... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Extremely entertaining and informative more (18 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | David Ogden Stiers | ... | Dr. William Milligan Sloane |
 | Hunt Block | ... | Robert Garrett |
 | David Caruso | ... | James Connolly |
 | Alex Hyde-White | ... | Arthur 'Skip' Blake |
 | Benedict Taylor | ... | Edwin Flack |
| Edward Wiley | ... | Coach John Graham |
| Nicos Ziagos | ... | Spiridon Louis (as Nikos Ziagos) |
| Honor Blackman | ... | Madam Ursula Schumann |
| Gayle Hunnicutt | ... | Mary Sloane |
| Virginia McKenna | ... | Annabel Flack |
| Bill Travers | ... | Harold Flack |
| Louis Jourdan | ... | Baron Pierre de Coubertin |
 | Angela Lansbury | ... | Alice Garrett |
| Keith Edwards | ... | Albert Tyler |
| Dave King | ... | Nathaniel Perry |
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237 minCountry:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Singapore:PGFilming Locations:
GreeceFun Stuff
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Spiridon Louis' name entered the Greek language in the phrase, "Egine Louis", which means, "Became Louis" or ran quickly. moreGoofs:
Plot holes: In the series, three Greek flags are raised after the finish of the Marathon. However, it is not mentioned that the third Greek finisher, Spiridon Belokas was disqualified for riding part of the way in a carriage. His spot was awarded to Gyula Kellner of Hungary. moreQuotes:
Baron Pierre de Coubertin: [The problem of international cooperation] The Germans mistrust the French because we are starting the whole thing. The English mistrust the Germans on principle... moreFAQ
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I first saw this as a two-part mini-series in Australia just prior to the 1988 Olympics. I was extremely impressed by it, especially with regards to the role played by Edwin Flack, the Australian runner. It is because of Flack that Australia is one of the very few countries to have competed in all the modern Olympics. While it may not be historically accurate in EVERY detail, I believe the film goes a long way to depict the feeling of adventure and excitement that must have prevailed during those times. My one regret is that I find I am unable to purchase a copy (in any format). If anyone can help me out in this regard - no matter what the cost - I would be most appreciative.