Magic in the Mountains
“Most saw an empty valley. They saw a blank canvas.”
Synopsis
Magic in the Mountains tells the remarkable underdog story of how Squaw Valley, a little-known ski area in California, won the bid for the 1960 Winter Olympics and, with the help of Walt Disney, changed forever the ways in which the Games were presented. The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage from the 1960 Olympic Games and revealing interviews with participating athletes and attendees. The 1960 edition of the Olympics introduced a substantial array of “firsts,” including such innovations as live broadcast, instant replay, sponsorships, and an official Olympic Village for the athletes. Perhaps most importantly, thanks to Disney’s involvement in producing the Games, Squaw Valley featured an unprecedented — but soon to be standard — level of pageantry for the opening and closing ceremonies.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eddy Ancinas
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Osvaldo Ancinas
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David C. Antonucci
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Bill Briner
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Bev Anderson Brockway
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Alexandria Cushing
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Corydon Edgecomb
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Nancy Cushing Evans
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Starr Walton Hurley
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Tom Kelly Sr.
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Jon Killoran
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Pia Riva McIsaac
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Dick Nunis
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Eric Poulsen
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Russell Poulsen
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William Sullivan
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Michael Weinreb
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Joe Pete Wilson
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cody Stokes
- Original Score
- Brent Johnson
- Original Title
- Magic in the Mountains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Coolfire Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cody Stokes
Brent Johnson
Michael Lockridge
Kevin Johnson
Barry Albrecht, Daniel Gartner, David Walker Johnson, Jeff Keane, Steve Luebbert
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lockridge
Director of Photography
Cody Stokes
Director
Kevin Johnson
Editor
Daniel Gartner
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic in the Mountains
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What is Magic in the Mountains about?
Magic in the Mountains tells the remarkable underdog story of how Squaw Valley, a little-known ski area in California, won the bid for the 1960 Winter Olympics and, with the help of Walt Disney, changed forever the ways in which the Games were presented. The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage from the 1960 Olympic Games and revealing interviews with participating athletes and attendees. The 1960 edition of the Olympics introduced a substantial array of “firsts,” including such innovations as live broadcast, instant replay, sponsorships, and an official Olympic Village for the athletes. Perhaps most importantly, thanks to Disney’s involvement in producing the Games, Squaw Valley featured an unprecedented — but soon to be standard — level of pageantry for the opening and closing ceremonies.
Who directed Magic in the Mountains?
Magic in the Mountains was directed by Cody Stokes.
Who stars in Magic in the Mountains?
The principal cast of Magic in the Mountains includes Eddy Ancinas, Osvaldo Ancinas, David C. Antonucci, Bill Briner, Bev Anderson Brockway.
When was Magic in the Mountains released and how long is it?
Magic in the Mountains was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Magic in the Mountains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magic in the Mountains was composed by Brent Johnson.