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Run for the Dream
The Gail Devers Story

16th June 1996
1h 39m
Neema Barnette
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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is a film released on 16th June 1996; Neema Barnette directed the film which stars Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Guillaume, and Tina Lifford.

Plot

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.

Cast (8)

Louis Gossett Jr.'s profile
Louis Gossett Jr.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Robert Guillaume's profile
Robert Guillaume
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68
Tina Lifford's profile
Tina Lifford
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
John Schuck's profile
John Schuck
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Charlayne Woodard's profile
Charlayne Woodard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Paula Kelly's profile
Paula Kelly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Stephanie Faracy's profile
Stephanie Faracy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Jeffrey D. Sams
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29

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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story FAQ

When was Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story released?

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story was released 28 years ago, on Sunday June 16th, 1996.

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No, Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

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No, Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

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No, Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

25% 20-29
25% 40-49
38% 50-59
13% 60-69

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

50% Female
50% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown