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Personal Best (DVD)

APPROX. 128 MINS. - PROD. YEAR: 1982 - MPA RATING: R

DVD Specifications

Release date: Jan 8, 2008
Studio: Warner Brothers
Year: 1982
Video: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs.
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 1.0
Genre: Drama
Subtitles: English, French

Special Features

  • Commentary by writer/director Robert Towne, Scott Glenn, and Kenny Moore
  • Theatrical trailer

Synopsis

Based on the original novel from Robert Daly, "Personal Best" is the directorial debut of "Chinatown" Oscar winner Robert Towne. The film stars world-class athletes including Olympians Patrice Donnelly, Jodi Anderson, and Kenny Moore. Track star and hurdler, Chris and Tory meet at the 1976 Olympic trials and begin a lesbian affair. Tory then talks her coach, Terry, into allowing Chris to train with her under his guidance. Eventually, Terry convinces Chris to train for the pentathlon, creating a rivalry between the two women, leading to the end of their affair.

Cast & Crew


Warner Brothers presents
Mariel HemingwayPatrice DonnellyScott GlennKevin Moore

"Personal Best"

directed byRobert Towne
Production Year: 1982
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