Four Minute Fever
Jun 08, 1956 · 9m
Director
William DeekeOverview
Using newsreel footage, this Sportscope entry chronicles the race toward running's four-minute mile, highlighting several important contests. It starts in the 1920's, when Finland's Paavo Nurmi set the record for the distance at 4 minutes 10.4 seconds. It continues through Roger Bannister's first run under 4 minutes in 1954, and ends in spring 1956, when Australia's Joe Bailey became the first to break 4 minutes on US soil.
Cast of Four Minute Fever
Harry WismerNarrator- Paavo NurmiHimself (archive footage)
- Harry WismerNarrator (voice)
- Fiorello LaGuardiaHimself (archive footage)
- Arne AnderssonHimself (archive footage)
- Jules LadoumegueHimself (archive footage)
- Bill BonthronHimself (archive footage)
- John LovelockHimself (archive footage)
- Glenn CunninghamHimself (archive footage)
- Gene VenzkeHimself (archive footage)
- Sidney WoodersonHimself (archive footage)
Gunder HäggHimself (archive footage)- Roger BannisterHimself (archive footage)
- John LandyHimself (archive footage)
- Christopher ChatawayHimself (archive footage)
- Laszlo TaboriHimself (archive footage)
- Ron DelaneyHimself (archive footage)
- Joe BaileyHimself (archive footage)
Crew of Four Minute Fever
About Four Minute Fever
What is Four Minute Fever about?
Using newsreel footage, this Sportscope entry chronicles the race toward running's four-minute mile, highlighting several important contests. It starts in the 1920's, when Finland's Paavo Nurmi set the record for the distance at 4 minutes 10.4 seconds. It continues through Roger Bannister's first run under 4 minutes in 1954, and ends in spring 1956, when Australia's Joe Bailey became the first…
When was Four Minute Fever released?
Four Minute Fever was released on June 8, 1956.
How long is Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever runs 9 minutes.
Who directed Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever was directed by William Deeke.
Who is in the cast of Four Minute Fever?
The cast of Four Minute Fever includes Harry Wismer (Narrator), Paavo Nurmi (Himself (archive footage)), Harry Wismer (Narrator (voice)), Fiorello LaGuardia (Himself (archive footage)) and Arne Andersson (Himself (archive footage)).