Tokyo Olympiad
Mar 20, 1965 · 2h 50m
Director
Kon IchikawaOverview
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.
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Cast of Tokyo Olympiad
Crew of Tokyo Olympiad
Kon IchikawaDirector, Writer, Thanks
Shuntaro TanikawaScreenplay
Yoshio ShirasakaWriter
Natto WadaWriter
Taguchi SuketaroProducer
Toshirō MayuzumiOriginal Music Composer- Shigeo MurataDirector of Photography
- Tadashi TanakaDirector of Photography
- Shigeichi NaganoDirector of Photography
Kazuo MiyagawaDirector of Photography- Kenji NakamuraDirector of Photography
- Tatsuji NakashizuEditor
- Jun KiyofujiAssociate Producer
- Asao KumadaAssociate Producer
Senkichi TaniguchiAssociate Producer- Ito GiichiAdditional Photography
- Miyoji IshiodaAdditional Photography
- Koichi MatsuiAdditional Photography
- Tadashi MiwaAdditional Photography
- Seiji NakamuraAdditional Photography
About Tokyo Olympiad
What is Tokyo Olympiad about?
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal…
When was Tokyo Olympiad released?
Tokyo Olympiad was released on March 20, 1965.
Where can I watch Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
Who directed Tokyo Olympiad?
Tokyo Olympiad was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who is in the cast of Tokyo Olympiad?
The cast of Tokyo Olympiad includes Abebe Bikila (Self), Ahmed Issa (Self), Yoshinori Sakai (Self), Joe Frazier (Self) and Emperor Hirohito of Japan (Self).
Is Tokyo Olympiad on Netflix?
No, Tokyo Olympiad is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max instead.