Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Neema Barnette
1996-06-16


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99 min

The true story of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers (Charlayne Woodard) and her fight to combat Graves disease while becoming the fastest female sprinter in the world. From a setback in Seoul that nearly costs her the use of her feet to her excruciating battle with the crippling illness to victories in Barcelona and Atlanta, Gail proves she's got the heart of a champion in this inspirational original biography. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeffrey Sams, Tina Lifford, Robert Guillaume and Paula Kelly costar.

Cast

Name Character Team
Charlayne Woodard Gail Devers Unowned
Louis Gossett Jr. Bob Kersee Unowned
Tina Lifford Jackie Joyner-Kersee Unowned
Jeffrey D. Sams RJ Hampton Unowned
Robert Guillaume Reverend Devers Unowned
Paula Kelly Mrs. Devers Unowned
John Schuck Dr. Ginsburg Unowned
Stephanie Faracy Dr. Otis Unowned