Filmboxd Logo

Filmboxd

1960

Olympic Holiday

Directed by John Jay

Known for his commentary-laden chronicles of key moments in winter sports history, the late John Jay is considered by many to be the founding father of the modern-day ski film. This installment of the "Classic Ski Films" series presents Jay's coverage of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, Calif., which includes the opening and closing ceremonies, the 90-meter ski jump and the dramatic USA vs. USSR hockey game.

Duration

0h 57m

Released

January 1, 1960

You´re not logged yet? Do it here

0.0

Rating0

Views0

Likes0

Lists1

Cast0

    Recommended Films

    • The Performers
    • The Last of the Ski Bums
    • Ski Flight
    • The Best of John Jay
    • Skifully Yours
    • Ski Down the Years
    • The Basic Principles of Skiing
    • Winter Magic Around the World
    • Microcosmos
    • Super Size Me
    • The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
    • Anne Rice: Birth of the Vampire
    • The Day Iceland Stood Still
    • Welcome to the Darkness
    • Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist
    • Chris Packham: Is It Time to Break the Law?
    • The Evils Surrounding Elvis
    • Out of Mind, Out of Sight
    • Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid
    • Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks