16 Days of Glory

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.

16 Days of Glory
Directed byBud Greenspan
Produced byNancy Beffa (executive producer)
StarringMichael Gross
Carl Lewis
Narrated byDavid Perry
CinematographyMike Chevalier
Chuck Cohen
Robert E. Collins
Gil Hubbs
Michael D. Margulies
Edited byAndrew Squicciarini
Music byLee Holdridge
Production
companies
Cappy Productions
United States Olympic Committee
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dates
  • July 29, 1985 (1985-07-29) (Premiere)
  • October 23, 1985 (1985-10-23) (United States)
Running time
145 minutes (theatrical)
284 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$4 million[1]
Box office$83,857 (United States)[2]

Synopsis

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

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
  1. 16 Days of Glory at the American Film Institute Catalog
  2. 16 Days of Glory at Box Office Mojo
  3. "Announcing 100 Years of Olympic Films". Criterion. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  4. "Film: '16 Days of Glory,' On Los Angeles Olympics". New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  5. Robbins, Jim (September 20, 1985). "Olympics Docu Entering Race For Oscar Gold". Daily Variety. p. 3.
  6. Archerd, Army (August 1, 1985). "Just For Variety". Daily Variety. p. 2.


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