The Jesse Owens Story Poster

The Jesse Owens Story

Based on the inspiring true story

Starring: Dorian Harewood, Dan Ammerman, Tom Bosley, Georg Stanford Brown, LeVar Burton

Writer: Harold Gast

Release Date:
July 9, 1984
Ratings:
7.9 / 10
Director:
Richard Irving
Companies:
Harve Bennett Productions

Overview

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.