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benoit-audrey
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The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984)
Way better than Chariots of Fire
25 July 2005 - 11 out of 15 users found this review helpful.
This is one of my favorite sports films.
It has lots of historically accurate information much like a documentary but is presented in an entertaining narrative format with good story and plot.
Purists may be annoyed that the casting of the actors doesn't always respect the look of typical athletes in each discipline but it's otherwise pretty realistic.
The anecdotes around the discus event are hilarious and unforgettable.
Now if it could only come out on DVD I would buy it instantly.
-Ben
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