Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Neema Barnette
Studio Elkins Entertainment
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Charlayne Woodard

Charlayne Woodard

Gail Devers

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Bob Kersee

Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jeffrey D. Sams

Jeffrey D. Sams

RJ Hampton

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Reverend Devers

Paula Kelly

Paula Kelly

Mrs. Devers

John Schuck

John Schuck

Dr. Ginsburg

Stephanie Faracy

Stephanie Faracy

Dr. Otis

Frequently Asked Questions

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story was released on June 16, 1996.

The runtime of Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is 1h 39m.

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is a TV Movie, Drama movie.

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story was directed by Neema Barnette.

The main cast of Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story includes Charlayne Woodard, Louis Gossett Jr., Tina Lifford.

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is originally in English.