16 Days of Glory
“The single most inspiring sports film ever created.”
Synopsis
The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.
Part of the 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012
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Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Caitlyn Jenner
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Carl Lewis
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Mary Lou Retton
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Béla Károlyi
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Daley Thompson
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Jürgen Hingsen
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Edwin Moses
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Joan Benoit Samuelson
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Grete Waitz
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Yasuhiro Yamashita
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Rowdy Gaines
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Michael Groß
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Pierre Quinon
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Mike Tully
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Luan Jujie
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Sebastian Coe
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Nawal El Moutawakel
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Beverly Hills
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bud Greenspan
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- 16 Days of Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 45m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $84K
- Production Studios
- United States Olympic Commitee, Cappy Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bud Greenspan
Lee Holdridge
Gil Hubbs, Michael D. Margulies, Robert E. Collins, Mike Chevalier, Chuck Cohen
Andrew Squicciarini
Nancy Beffa
Department Leadership Roster
Gil Hubbs
Director of Photography
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Robert E. Collins
Director of Photography
Andrew Squicciarini
Editor
Bud Greenspan
Director
Mike Chevalier
Director of Photography
Chuck Cohen
Director of Photography
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 16 Days of Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 16 Days of Glory about?
The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.
Who directed 16 Days of Glory?
16 Days of Glory was directed by Bud Greenspan.
Who stars in 16 Days of Glory?
The principal cast of 16 Days of Glory includes David Perry, Caitlyn Jenner, Carl Lewis, Mary Lou Retton, Béla Károlyi.
When was 16 Days of Glory released and how long is it?
16 Days of Glory was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 4h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of 16 Days of Glory?
16 Days of Glory had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $84K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for 16 Days of Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 16 Days of Glory was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 16 Days of Glory?
16 Days of Glory holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).