Top Cast
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Shirley Jo Finney
Wilma Rudolph
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Cicely Tyson
Blanche Rudolph
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Jason Bernard
Coach Temple
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Denzel Washington
Robert Eldridge, age 18
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Joe Seneca
Ed Rudolph
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Charles Blackwell
Coach Gray
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Norman Matlock
Dr. Gordon
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Réjane Magloire
Wilma, age 12
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L. Warren Young
Post Office Assistant
Overview
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
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