Bob Mathias
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tulare, California, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: November 17, 1930
Age: 94 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: September 02, 2006
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The Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
Overview: King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur. The daughter raised by Minos tries to have her twin killed, but failing in her first attempt, continues to try to have her given to the Minotaur. Theseus, the Greek hero, tries to prevent it.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1960-11-25
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China Doll
Overview: American pilot Cliff Brandon, fighting the Japanese in China, finds himself the unintentional "owner" of a Chinese housekeeper, Shu-Jen. The unlikely couple falls in love and marries, but not without tragedy brought on by the war.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-06-06
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The Bob Mathias Story
Overview: Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-10-24
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Spirit of the Games
Overview: Documentary examines the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, taking a close look at the Olympic charter, oath and ideals. Also featured are rare home movies and interviews with Olympic athletes and the oldest known color footage of the Olympic Games from Berlin in 1936.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-01
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It Happened in Athens
Overview: In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is now the personal maid of Eleni Costa, Greece's most glamorous actress. Though he has arrived after the qualification date, Spiridon's athletic prowess so impresses Coach Graham of the American team that he is permitted to enter the contest. Eleni informs the press that she will marry the victor, confident it will be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-06-20
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The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Overview: Star studded show
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-29
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