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

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

  • Production country: US
  • Producer: Neema Barnette
  • Release date: 6/16/1996
  • Run time: 99 min.

Movie description

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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Charlayne Woodard

Charlayne Woodard

Role(s): Gail Devers

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Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Role(s): Bob Kersee

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Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford

Role(s): Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Jeffrey D. Sams

Jeffrey D. Sams

Role(s): RJ Hampton

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Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Role(s): Reverend Devers

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