Wilma

December 19, 1977•1h 40m•★ 6.6

DramaHistoryTV Movie

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

Director

Writers

Cast

Shirley Jo Finney

Wilma Rudolph

Cicely Tyson

Blanche Rudolph

Jason Bernard

Coach Temple

Denzel Washington

Robert Eldridge, age 18

Joe Seneca

Ed Rudolph

Charles Blackwell

Coach Gray

Norman Matlock

Dr. Gordon

Réjane Magloire

Wilma, age 12

L. Warren Young

Post Office Assistant

Larry B. Scott

Robert Eldridge, age 12

Piper Carter

Wilma - Age 4

Pauletta Washington

Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)

Andrea Frierson

Martha Hudson

Stacy Green

Tootie

Dury Cox

Pappy Marshall

Roger Askew

Dr. Williams

J. Franklin Taylor

Principal