Wilma
Synopsis
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Top Cast
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Shirley Jo Finney
Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson
Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard
Coach Temple
Denzel Washington
Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca
Ed Rudolph
Charles Blackwell
Coach Gray
Norman Matlock
Dr. Gordon
Réjane Magloire
Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young
Post Office Assistant
Larry B. Scott
Robert Eldridge, age 12
Piper Carter
Wilma - Age 4
Pauletta Washington
Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)
Andrea Frierson
Martha Hudson
Stacy Green
Tootie
Dury Cox
Pappy Marshall
Roger Askew
Dr. Williams
J. Franklin Taylor
Principal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bud Greenspan
- Screenplay & Story
- Bud Greenspan
- Original Score
- Irwin Bazelon
- Original Title
- Wilma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cappy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bud Greenspan
Bud Greenspan
Irwin Bazelon
Arthur J. Ornitz
William L. Cahn
Cappy Petrash Greenspan, Bud Greenspan
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Greenspan
Producer
Bud Greenspan
Writer
Bud Greenspan
Director
William L. Cahn
Editor
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Irwin Bazelon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wilma about?
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Who directed Wilma?
Wilma was directed by Bud Greenspan.
Who stars in Wilma?
The principal cast of Wilma includes Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Denzel Washington, Joe Seneca.
When was Wilma released and how long is it?
Wilma was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Wilma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wilma was composed by Irwin Bazelon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wilma?
Wilma holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).