Wilma

Bud Greenspan
1977-12-19


6.3
100 min

The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

Cast

Name Character Team
Shirley Jo Finney Wilma Rudolph Unowned
Cicely Tyson Blanche Rudolph Unowned
Jason Bernard Coach Temple Unowned
Denzel Washington Robert Eldridge, age 18 Calvin and Nobbs
Joe Seneca Ed Rudolph Unowned
Charles Blackwell Coach Gray Unowned
Norman Matlock Dr. Gordon Unowned
Réjane Magloire Wilma, age 12 Unowned
L. Warren Young Post Office Assistant Unowned
Larry B. Scott Robert Eldridge, age 12 Unowned
Piper Carter Wilma - Age 4 Unowned
Pauletta Washington Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson) Unowned
Andrea Frierson Martha Hudson Unowned
Stacy Green Tootie Unowned
Dury Cox Pappy Marshall Unowned
Roger Askew Dr. Williams Unowned
J. Franklin Taylor Principal Unowned