The Jesse Owens Story
The Jesse Owens Story
Release: 1984-07-09·Runtime: 174m·★ 8.1
DramaHistoryTV Movie
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Harve Bennett Productions
Paramount Television
Cast
Norman Fellas Marty Forkins
Vic Taybackas Abe Saperstein
Debbi Morganas Ruth Solomon Owens
Ben Vereenas Herb Douglas
James B. Sikkingas Avery Brundage
Ronny Coxas Coach Larry Snyder
Tonye Patanoas Laverne Owens
Chris Douridasas Jerome
Lynn Hamiltonas Mamma Solomon
Dorian Harewoodas Jesse Owens
Tom Bosleyas Jimmy Hoffa
Georg Stanford Brownas Lew Gilbert
George Kennedyas Charles 'Charley' Riley
Barry Corbinas Judge
LeVar Burtonas Professor Preston
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