Personal Best (1982)

6.0/10 124 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Mariel Hemingway

Chris Cahill

Scott Glenn

Terry Tingloff

Jim Moody

Roscoe Travis

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