King of the Olympics, Part 2

• Director: Lee Philips
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• Genre: Drama
• Movie Type: Biopic
• Release Year: 1988
• Country: US
• Run Time: 95 minutes

Plot

Part One of the made-for-TV King of the Olympics recounted the efforts of Avery Brundage (David Selby) to mount the first modern Olympic contest of 1896. Part Two re-recounts what we've already seen. While the rare film clips of the pre-20th century games are fascinating, the surrounding story is a four-hour yawnfest. The full title of this top-heavy effort was King of the Olympics: The Lives and Loves of Avery Brundage, which frankly promised more than it could (or would) deliver. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Sybil Maas; David Selby; Renée Soutendijk; Pat Starr; Kristoffer Tabori; Shelagh McLeod

Credit

Lee Philips - Director