Wilma (1977)

Name: Wilma
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Released: 1977-12-19
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Denzel Washington, Joe Seneca

The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

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Released 1977-12-19 · 100 min · Drama, History

Directed by Bud Greenspan

Cast

Shirley Jo Finney as Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson as Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard as Coach Temple
Denzel Washington as Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca as Ed Rudolph
Charles Blackwell as Coach Gray
Norman Matlock as Dr. Gordon
Réjane Magloire as Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young as Post Office Assistant
Larry B. Scott as Robert Eldridge, age 12
Piper Carter as Wilma - Age 4
Pauletta Washington as Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)
Andrea Frierson as Martha Hudson
Stacy Green as Tootie
Dury Cox as Pappy Marshall