Personal Best (1982)
Personal Best is a 1982 drama movie directed by Robert Towne, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Mariel Hemingway, Patrice Donnelly and Scott Glenn.
Young sprinter Chris Cahill is having difficulty reaching her potential as an athlete, until she meets established track star Tory Skinner. As Tory and her coach help Chris with her training, the two women form friendship that evolves into a romantic relationship. Their intimacy, however, becomes complicated when Chris' improvement causes them to be competitors for the Olympic team.
Quick answers
What is Personal Best about?
Young sprinter Chris Cahill is having difficulty reaching her potential as an athlete, until she meets established track star Tory Skinner. As Tory and her coach help Chris with her training, the two women form friendship that evolves into a romantic relationship. Their intimacy, however, becomes complicated when Chris' improvement causes them to be competitors for the Olympic team.
When was Personal Best released?
Personal Best was released on 5 February 1982.
How long is Personal Best?
Personal Best runs 2h 4m.
Who made Personal Best?
Personal Best was directed by Robert Towne.
Where can I watch Personal Best?
Personal Best is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Personal Best
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Mariel Hemingway as Chris Cahill
- Patrice Donnelly as Tory Skinner
- Scott Glenn as Terry Tingloff
- Kenny Moore as Denny Stites
- Jim Moody as Roscoe Travis
- Kari G. Peyton as Penny Brill
- Jodi Anderson as Nadia "Pooch" Anderson
- Maren Seidler as Tanya
- Martha Watson as Sheila
- Emily Dole as Maureen
- Pam Spencer as Jan
- Deby Laplante as Trish