The Jesse Owens Story

Overview

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.

Release Date

09 July 1984

174 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Jesse Owens
Coach Robertson
Jimmy Hoffa
Professor Preston
Coach Larry Snyder
Marty Forkins
Charles 'Charley' Riley
Abe Saperstein
Mamma Solomon