Jun 16, 1996
99 min
Full-HD

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

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.

Category

TV Movie Drama

Country

United States of America

Companies

Elkins Entertainment Hallmark Entertainment Logo Entertainment Showtime Networks USA Pictures USA Network

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

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