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The Jesse Owens Story (1984): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

The Jesse Owens Story

1984 · 2h 54m · Movie

The Jesse Owens Story

Based on the inspiring true story

DramaHistoryTV Movie

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.

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In theaters: July 9, 1984

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Dorian Harewood
Jesse Owens
Dan Ammerman
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Tom Bosley
Jimmy Hoffa
Georg Stanford Brown
Lew Gilbert
LeVar Burton
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