The Jesse Owens Story

The Jesse Owens Story (1984)

Based on the inspiring true story

Drama History TV Movie

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.

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  • Release Date: 1984-07-09
  • Runtime: 2h 54min
  • Director: Richard Irving

Where to Watch The Jesse Owens Story Online

You can now watch The Jesse Owens Story online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Cast

    • Dorian Harewood

      Jesse Owens

    • Dan Ammerman

      Coach Robertson

    • Tom Bosley

      Jimmy Hoffa

    • Georg Stanford Brown

      Lew Gilbert

    • LeVar Burton

      Professor Preston

    • Ronny Cox

      Coach Larry Snyder

    • Norman Fell

      Marty Forkins

    • George Kennedy

      Charles 'Charley' Riley

    • Vic Tayback

      Abe Saperstein

    • Barry Corbin

      Judge

    • Chris Douridas

      Jerome

    • Lynn Hamilton

      Mamma Solomon

    • Debbi Morgan

      Ruth Solomon Owens

    • Tonye Patano

      Laverne Owens

    • Ben Vereen

      Herb Douglas

    • James B. Sikking

      Avery Brundage

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