Personal Best
"When you run into yourself you run into feelings you never thought you had."
Originally released in 1982. Personal Best is a drama film. directed by Robert Towne. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mariel Hemingway, Patrice Donnelly, and Scott Glenn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (47 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,700,000
Production Companies
- Geffen Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Personal Best about?
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 t...
Who directed Personal Best?
Personal Best was directed by Robert Towne.
How long is Personal Best?
Personal Best has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Personal Best released?
Personal Best was released on February 5, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Personal Best?
The main cast of Personal Best includes Mariel Hemingway, Patrice Donnelly, Scott Glenn, Kenny Moore, Jim Moody.