Olympic Holiday (1960)
Known for his commentary-laden chronicles of key moments in winter sports history, the late John Jay is considered by many to be the founding father of the modern-day ski film. This installment of the "Classic Ski Films" series presents Jay's coverage of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, Calif., which includes the opening and closing ceremonies, the 90-meter ski jump and the dramatic USA vs. USSR hockey game.
Director: John Jay
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1960
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Olympic Holiday about?
- Known for his commentary-laden chronicles of key moments in winter sports history, the late John Jay is considered by many to be the founding father of the modern-day ski film. This installment of the "Classic Ski Films" series presents Jay's coverage of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, Calif., which includes the opening and closing ceremonies, the 90-meter ski jump and the dramatic USA vs. USSR hockey game.
- Who directed Olympic Holiday?
- Olympic Holiday was directed by John Jay.
- How long is Olympic Holiday?
- Olympic Holiday has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Olympic Holiday?
- Olympic Holiday is a Documentary film.