Olympia(1998)
Olympia Synopsis
A washed-up Mexican soap star ditches fame, fortune, and telenovela melodrama to chase an absurd new dream: becoming a javelin-throwing legend. With her trusty spear in hand and nothing left to lose, Olympia Miraflores (Carmen Nogales) swims across the Rio Grande, determined to rewrite her story. In border-town Laredo, she teams up with Billy (Jason Andrews), a disgraced coach whose athletic résumé includes wearing a taco costume outside a fast food joint. Together, this wildly mismatched duo takes on the world—one misstep at a time
Olympia (1998) is a drama film directed by Bob Byington, released on January 23, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Jason Andrews, Carmen Nogales, Damian Young and Patricia Fiske. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Byington
- Writers:
- Bob Byington, Johnny McAllister, Bill Stott
- Producers:
- Adrienne Gruben, Nancy Schafer, Jason Silverman
- Production:
- Big Tomato Productions, The King of Kings Pictures
- Revenue:
- $640
- Status:
- Released
Olympia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Andrews
as Bill Daniels
- Carmen Nogales
Carmen Nogales
as Olympia Miraflores
Damian Young
as Ed Pedernales
- Patricia Fiske
Patricia Fiske
as Bill's Mother
- James Monroe Black
James Monroe Black
as Motel Manager
- Lee Hunsaker
Lee Hunsaker
as Librarian
Joe Stevens
as Whistle Man
- Mark Miks
Mark Miks
as Cowboy
- Samara Paysse
Samara Paysse
as Boarder Guard
- Bill Stott
Bill Stott
as Hot Dog
Key crew
Directed by Bob Byington, written by Bob Byington, Johnny McAllister and Bill Stott, produced by Adrienne Gruben, Nancy Schafer and Jason Silverman.
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Olympia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Olympia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Olympia online?
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Olympia (1998) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Olympia?
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The main cast of Olympia (1998) includes Jason Andrews, Carmen Nogales, Damian Young, Patricia Fiske and James Monroe Black. The film was directed by Bob Byington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Olympia released?
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Olympia was released on January 23, 1998 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Olympia worth watching?
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Olympia (1998) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.