The Olympic Champ

The Olympic Champ

1942-10-09 7m NR
Comedy Animation
6.7
User Score
72 votes

"Goofy demonstrates Olympic events to the narration of their history."

Overview

A narrator explains the history of the Olympic Games while Goofy demonstrates events.

Jack Kinney

Director

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

7m

Release Date

1942-10-09

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

2024-02-09T11:27:34.709Z

"2716 years ago, was born an institution known as the Olympic Games". That's where we begin with a narration that illustrates the evolution of successive Olympiads - all helped along by "Goofy" who is clearly having difficulty keeping the flame burning. We start with running - sprinting to marathon running then the rather curious sport that is the "walk" - more of a dance; hurdling (or tripping over them); pole vaulting explains the principles of apexes of vertical lifts and arcs whilst inspiring some Tennyson from John McLeish. High jump; dizzying hammer throwing - don't forget to let go; then finally the decathlon - who'd give "Goofy" a javelin or a discus and not expect chaos? Trophies not medals are awarded here in this quickly paced and quite entertaining look at the stadium events that make up a Olympics. Fortunately, he stays well clear of the pool!