16 Days of Glory
| 16 Days of Glory | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bud Greenspan |
| Produced by | Nancy Beffa (executive producer) |
| Starring | Michael Gross Carl Lewis |
| Narrated by | David Perry |
| Cinematography | Mike Chevalier Chuck Cohen Robert E. Collins Gil Hubbs Michael D. Margulies |
| Edited by | Andrew Squicciarini |
| Music by | Lee Holdridge |
Production companies | Cappy Productions United States Olympic Committee |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 145 minutes (theatrical) 284 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million[1] |
| Box office | $83,857 (United States)[2] |
16 Days of Glory is a 1985 documentary film about the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, United States directed by Bud Greenspan.[3][4] Among the athletes it profiles are Mary Lou Retton, Edwin Moses, Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis and Michael Groß.
Synopsis[edit]
Presenting a distinctive narrative approach, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics are captured in an unparalleled photographic account, providing an intimate portrayal "from within" by delving into the lives of the participants, featuring the insights of David Perry and the melodic vocals of Plácido Domingo. Unveiling a perspective rarely witnessed by television viewers, this one-of-a-kind storytelling method encompasses the entire spectrum of the Olympic Games, from the grand opening to the majestic closing ceremonies.
Releases[edit]
There are multiple versions of the film, including a theatrical version running almost 2.5 hours, and a six-hour TV version[1][5] that was shown on PBS as a six-part mini-series in July 1988.[1]
The film premiered at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California on July 29, 1985.[1][6] It had a two-week Oscar qualifying run in Santa Monica, California beginning October 23, 1985, and opened in New York City on March 7, 1986, grossing $84,000.[1][2] Its television premiere was on The Disney Channel on January 24, 1987.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e 16 Days of Glory at the American Film Institute Catalog
- ^ a b 16 Days of Glory at Box Office Mojo
- ^ "Announcing 100 Years of Olympic Films". Criterion. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Film: '16 Days of Glory,' On Los Angeles Olympics". New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ Robbins, Jim (September 20, 1985). "Olympics Docu Entering Race For Oscar Gold". Daily Variety. p. 3.
- ^ Archerd, Army (August 1, 1985). "Just For Variety". Daily Variety. p. 2.
External links[edit]
- 16 Days of Glory at the American Film Institute Catalog
- 16 Days of Glory at Box Office Mojo
- 16 Days of Glory at IMDb
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