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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story (1996)

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

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1h 39m

Biography, Drama, Sport

June 16th, 1996

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Synopsis

The true story of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers (Charlayne Woodard) and her fight to combat Graves disease while becoming the fastest female sprinter in the world. From a setback in Seoul that nearly costs her the use of her feet to her excruciating battle with the crippling illness to victories in Barcelona and Atlanta, Gail proves she's got the heart of a champion in this inspirational original biography. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeffrey Sams, Tina Lifford, Robert Guillaume and Paula Kelly costar.

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Cast

Charlayne Woodard
Gail Devers
Louis Gossett Jr.
Bob Kersee
Tina Lifford
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jeffrey D. Sams
RJ Hampton
Robert Guillaume
Reverend Devers
Paula Kelly
Mrs. Devers
John Schuck
Dr. Ginsburg
Stephanie Faracy
Dr. Otis
Melba Joyce
Aunt Sarah Banks
Reed R. McCants
Photographer
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Directors

Neema Barnette
Full cast & crew

Producers

Dennis Considine
(co-executive producer)
Hillard Elkins
(co-executive producer)
Louis Gossett Jr.
executive producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Dianne Houston
(written by) and
Scott Abbott
written by
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Keywords

character name in title
f rated
independent film
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

June 3rd, 1998 (Germany)
June 16th, 1996 (United States of America)
June 16th, 1996 (United States of America) theatrical

Alternative Titles

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story (original title)
Да гониш мечтата си: Историята на Гейл Девърс (Bulgaria) (Bulgarian title)
Olympische Träume - Die Gail Devers Story (Germany)
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Running Times

99 min ((USA))

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

USA Network
Hallmark Entertainment (presents)
Elkins Entertainment
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Distribution Companies

Hallmark Home Entertainment
Alpha Media (China)
Showtime Networks (United States of America)
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