The Jesse Owens Story
“Based on the inspiring true story”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Dorian Harewood
Jesse Owens
Dan Ammerman
Coach Robertson
Tom Bosley
Jimmy Hoffa
Georg Stanford Brown
Lew Gilbert
LeVar Burton
Professor Preston
Ronny Cox
Coach Larry Snyder
Norman Fell
Marty Forkins
George Kennedy
Charles 'Charley' Riley
Vic Tayback
Abe Saperstein
Barry Corbin
Judge
Chris Douridas
Jerome
Lynn Hamilton
Mamma Solomon
Debbi Morgan
Ruth Solomon Owens
Tonye Patano
Laverne Owens
Ben Vereen
Herb Douglas
James B. Sikking
Avery Brundage
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Gast
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- The Jesse Owens Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Production Studios
- Harve Bennett Productions, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Irving
Harold Gast
Michel Legrand
Charles Correll
Richard Bracken, Robert F. Shugrue
Harold Gast
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Irving
Director
Harold Gast
Writer
Harold Gast
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Richard Bracken
Editor
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
John E. Chilberg II
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jesse Owens Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jesse Owens Story about?
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.
Who directed The Jesse Owens Story?
The Jesse Owens Story was directed by Richard Irving.
Who stars in The Jesse Owens Story?
The principal cast of The Jesse Owens Story includes Dorian Harewood, Dan Ammerman, Tom Bosley, Georg Stanford Brown, LeVar Burton.
When was The Jesse Owens Story released and how long is it?
The Jesse Owens Story was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jesse Owens Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jesse Owens Story was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jesse Owens Story?
The Jesse Owens Story holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).