Personal Best(1982)
When you run into yourself you run into feelings you never thought you had.
Personal Best Synopsis
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.
Personal Best (1982) is a drama film directed by Robert Towne, released on February 5, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Mariel Hemingway, Patrice Donnelly, Scott Glenn and Kenny Moore. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Towne
- Writers:
- Robert Towne
- Producers:
- Robert Towne
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chapman
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- Geffen Pictures
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Personal Best (1982) Trailer
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Personal Best Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mariel Hemingway
as Chris Cahill
- Patrice Donnelly
Patrice Donnelly
as Tory Skinner
Scott Glenn
as Terry Tingloff
- Kenny Moore
Kenny Moore
as Denny Stites
Jim Moody
as Roscoe Travis
Larry Pennell
as Rick Cahill
Luana Anders
as Rita Cahill
George De La Pena
as Raoul
- Kari G. Peyton
Kari G. Peyton
as Penny Brill
- Jodi Anderson
Jodi Anderson
as Nadia "Pooch" Anderson
- Maren Seidler
Maren Seidler
as Tanya
- Martha Watson
Martha Watson
as Sheila
Key crew
Directed by Robert Towne, written by Robert Towne, produced by Robert Towne.
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Personal Best Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 57 ratings.
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Personal Best – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Personal Best online?
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Personal Best (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Personal Best?
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The main cast of Personal Best (1982) includes Mariel Hemingway, Patrice Donnelly, Scott Glenn, Kenny Moore and Jim Moody. The film was directed by Robert Towne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Personal Best released?
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Personal Best was released on February 5, 1982 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Personal Best worth watching?
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Personal Best (1982) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Personal Best?
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Yes. The official Personal Best trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.