Jesse Owens (played by Stephan James) is a protagonist in Race.
African American sprinter who overcomes racial discrimination and personal financial struggles to win four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Nazi racial ideology and inspiring global recognition despite continued segregation at home. Larry Snyder (played by Jason Sudeikis) is a protagonist in Race.
Former Olympian and Ohio State track coach who mentors Jesse Owens, recognizes his potential, secures a no-show job to protect his training schedule, and fiercely advocates for him against racial prejudice. Dave Albritton (played by Eli Goree) appears in Race.
Leni Riefenstahl (played by Carice van Houten) appears in Race.
German film director who defies Goebbels' propaganda orders to document Jesse Owens' Olympic victories and later requests him to repeat his long jump for her film Olympia. Joseph Goebbels (played by Barnaby Metschurat) appears in Race.
Avery Brundage (played by Jeremy Irons) appears in Race.
IOC member who facilitates Owens' meeting with Hitler, pressures Nazi officials to ensure equal treatment of athletes, and controversially replaces Jewish American athletes on the relay team to avoid a political scandal. Lawson Robertson (played by Tony Curran) appears in Race.
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Characters
Jesse Owens
(played by Stephan James) — protagonist
African American sprinter who overcomes racial discrimination and personal financial struggles to win four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Nazi racial ideology and inspiring global re...
Larry Snyder
(played by Jason Sudeikis) — protagonist
Former Olympian and Ohio State track coach who mentors Jesse Owens, recognizes his potential, secures a no-show job to protect his training schedule, and fiercely advocates for him against racial prej...
Dave Albritton
(played by Eli Goree) — supporting
Leni Riefenstahl
(played by Carice van Houten) — supporting
German film director who defies Goebbels' propaganda orders to document Jesse Owens' Olympic victories and later requests him to repeat his long jump for her film Olympia.
Joseph Goebbels
(played by Barnaby Metschurat) — minor
Avery Brundage
(played by Jeremy Irons) — supporting
IOC member who facilitates Owens' meeting with Hitler, pressures Nazi officials to ensure equal treatment of athletes, and controversially replaces Jewish American athletes on the relay team to avoid...
Lawson Robertson
(played by Tony Curran) — supporting
Key Relationships
Lawson Robertson → Leni Riefenstahl
(related)
Dave Albritton → Jesse Owens
(related)
Larry Snyder → Joseph Goebbels
(Conflict Ideological Opponent)
