Movie

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

(en)

1996

1h39m

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

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

Release date: June 16, 1996

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Top Cast

Charlayne Woodard

Charlayne Woodard

as Gail Devers

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

as Bob Kersee

Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford

as Jackie Joyner-K...

Jeffrey D. Sams

Jeffrey D. Sams

as RJ Hampton

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

as Reverend Devers