The Road to the Tokyo Olympics

The Road to the Tokyo Olympics

 

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1h 21m 1963 HD

A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving themselves.


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