Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

1996
1h 39m
8.0

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Elkins Entertainment Hallmark Entertainment Logo Entertainment Showtime Networks USA Pictures USA Network
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 16, 1996
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0117527

Cast

Charlayne Woodard
Charlayne Woodard

Gail Devers

Louis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.

Bob Kersee

Tina Lifford
Tina Lifford

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jeffrey D. Sams
Jeffrey D. Sams

RJ Hampton

Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume

Reverend Devers

Paula Kelly
Paula Kelly

Mrs. Devers

John Schuck
John Schuck

Dr. Ginsburg

Stephanie Faracy
Stephanie Faracy

Dr. Otis

Key Crew

Neema Barnette
Director