The Ancient Games

The Ancient Games

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The Ancient Games

1973

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Overview

A re-creation of the ancient Olympic competition at Delphi.

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3 members

Acting

Bill Toomey

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Acting

Rafer Johnson

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Rafer Johnson

Writing

Erich Segal

Narrator (voice)

Erich Segal

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