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Once-promising long-distance runner Michael Andropolis (Michael Douglas) is given one last shot to prove himself when he's allowed a chance to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team. Incapable of competing without somehow sabotaging himself -- either on the field or in real life -- Michael has alienated both his wife, Janet (Susan Anspach), and his training coach (Lawrence Dane). But, knowing that this is his very last shot at greatness, he endeavors to give it everything he can.

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Ethan F There are better running movies out there even with the admittedly limited selection. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Steven Hilliard Stern

Director

Michael Douglas

Michael Andropolis

Susan Anspach

Janet

Lawrence Dane

Coach Walker

Eugene Levy

Ritchie Rosenberg

Chuck Shamata

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Synopsis Once-promising long-distance runner Michael Andropolis (Michael Douglas) is given one last shot to prove himself when he's allowed a chance to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team. Incapable of competing without somehow sabotaging himself -- either on the field or in real life -- Michael has alienated both his wife, Janet (Susan Anspach), and his training coach (Lawrence Dane). But, knowing that this is his very last shot at greatness, he endeavors to give it everything he can.
Director
Steven Hilliard Stern
Producer
Bob Cooper, Ronald I. Cohen
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 46m