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Cool Runnings

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Entertaining story - loosely based on true events - of four Jamaican bobsleighers who dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, despite never having seen snow.

With the help of a disgraced former champion desperate to redeem himself, the Jamaicans set out to become worthy of Olympic selection - and go all out for glory. One of John Candy's last film roles. Show less

Contributors

Derice Bannock:
Leon Robinson
Sanka Coffie:
Doug E Doug
Junior Bevil:
Rawle D Lewis
Yul Brenner:
Malik Yoba
Irving 'Irv' Blitzer:
John Candy
Coolidge:
Winston Stona
Kurt Hemphill:
Raymond J Barry
Josef Grool:
Peter Outerbridge
Producer:
Dawn Steel

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