Plot — What is Four Minute Fever about?
Using newsreel footage, this Sportscope entry chronicles the race toward running's four-minute mile, highlighting several important contests. It starts in the 1920's, when Finland's Paavo Nurmi set the record for the distance at 4 minutes 10.4 seconds. It continues through Roger Bannister's first run under 4 minutes in 1954, and ends in spring 1956, when Australia's Joe Bailey became the first to break 4 minutes on US soil.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 9 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 2 votes) |
Four Minute Fever — FAQ
Is Four Minute Fever worth watching? Four Minute Fever holds a 6.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. Using newsreel footage, this Sportscope entry chronicles the race toward running's four-minute mile, highlighting several important contests. It starts in the 1920's, when Finland's Paavo Nurmi set the record for the dis
Who directed Four Minute Fever? Directed by William Deeke.
Who is in the cast of Four Minute Fever? It stars Harry Wismer, Paavo Nurmi, Harry Wismer, Fiorello LaGuardia, Arne Andersson, Jules Ladoumegue and more.
Where can I stream Four Minute Fever? Streaming availability for Four Minute Fever is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Four Minute Fever release? It released in 1956.
