The Games
“The spectacle behind the spectacle.”
Synopsis
From Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Australia and behind the Iron Curtain. They are the most superbly conditioned animals in the world. They are also the pawns of powerful nations, the victims of dangerous drugs and the object of many men's ambitions. Once every four years they come together... for the Olympic Games.
Top Cast
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Michael Crawford
Harry Hayes
Ryan O'Neal
Scott Reynolds
Charles Aznavour
Pavel Vendek
Jeremy Kemp
Jim Harcourt
Elaine Taylor
Christine
Stanley Baker
Bill Oliver
Athol Compton
Sunny Pintubi
Rafer Johnson
Commentator
Kent Smith
Kaverley
Sam Elliott
Richie Robinson
Mona Washbourne
Mrs. Hayes
Reg Lye
Gilmour
June Jago
Mae Harcourt
Don Newsome
Cal Wood
Stephanie Beacham
Angela Simmonds
Hugh McDermott
Adrian Metcalfe
Commentator - Himself
Ron Pickering
Commentator - Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich Segal
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- The Games
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Erich Segal, Hugh Atkinson
Francis Lai
Robert Paynter
Bernard Gribble
Lester Linsk
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Lester Linsk
Producer
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Erich Segal
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Games.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Games
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Games about?
From Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Australia and behind the Iron Curtain. They are the most superbly conditioned animals in the world. They are also the pawns of powerful nations, the victims of dangerous drugs and the object of many men's ambitions. Once every four years they come together... for the Olympic Games.
Who directed The Games?
The Games was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in The Games?
The principal cast of The Games includes Michael Crawford, Ryan O'Neal, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp, Elaine Taylor.
When was The Games released and how long is it?
The Games was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Games?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Games was composed by Francis Lai.
Is The Games based on a book or true story?
The Games is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hugh Atkinson".