Games of the XXI Olympiad (1977)
Edited from almost 100 km of film footage shot during the Games, this feature documentary is a breathtaking portrait of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Much more than a simple record of the Games, the film approaches each event with the intention of revealing the athlete - whether winner or loser - as a unique individual.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: April 21, 1977
Cast
- Nadia Comăneci - Self
- João Carlos de Oliveira - Self
- Caitlyn Jenner - Self (as Bruce Jenner)
- Olga Korbut - Self
- Francine Laurendeau - Self
- Greg Louganis - Self
- Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - Self - Spectator
- Leni Riefenstahl - Self - Spectator
- Yvon Thiboutot - Self
Music: André Gagnon
Cinematography: André-Luc Dupont, Don Virgo
Editing: Werner Nold
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Games of the XXI Olympiad about?
- Edited from almost 100 km of film footage shot during the Games, this feature documentary is a breathtaking portrait of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Much more than a simple record of the Games, the film approaches each event with the intention of revealing the athlete - whether winner or loser - as a unique individual.
- Who directed Games of the XXI Olympiad?
- Games of the XXI Olympiad was directed by Jean-Claude Labrecque, Georges Dufaux, Jean Beaudin, Marcel Carrière.
- Who stars in Games of the XXI Olympiad?
- Games of the XXI Olympiad stars Nadia Comăneci, João Carlos de Oliveira, Caitlyn Jenner, Olga Korbut, Francine Laurendeau, Greg Louganis.
- How long is Games of the XXI Olympiad?
- Games of the XXI Olympiad has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Games of the XXI Olympiad?
- Games of the XXI Olympiad is a Documentary film.
- Where was Games of the XXI Olympiad produced?
- Games of the XXI Olympiad was produced in Canada.