Synopsis (1) Summaries The intertwined lives and loves of three highly-ranked athletes striving for the national team; Chris bounces between the beds of male coach Terry and her female friend, competitor, and role model Tory. Gradually, Tory and Chris start having a sexual relationship and become very close. Their intimacy becomes complicated when Chris' improvement causes them to be competitors for the Olympic team.Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. Gradually, Tory and Chris start having a sexual relationship and become very close. Chris Cahill and Torry Skinner are US national caliber track and field athletes, Chris in the 100 meter hurdles, and Torry in the pentathlon. In 1982, there was a brief cycle of homosexual-relationship films, none of which were successful enough to form the basis of a trend. Looking for movie tickets? The intertwined lives and loves of three highly-ranked athletes striving for the national team; Chris bounces between the beds of male coach Terry and her female friend, competitor, and role model Tory. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. Synopsis Although not ideal in that no scholarship money is involved, Chris accepts the offer against the wishes of her father, who currently coaches her. movie theaters are playing Personal Best near you. Terry in particular cannot see a friendship let alone a sexual relationship exist between the two women who are now in competition, especially in the lead up to the 1980 Olympic trials. Personal Best is a 1982 American drama film written, produced, and directed by Robert Towne.The movie stars Mariel Hemingway and real-life track star Patrice Donnelly, along with Scott Glenn as … Fandango Affiliated Companies: In their time together, Chris and Torry embark on a relationship, each seeing in the other what each doesn't possess, their attraction thus sexual as well as emotional. Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies.Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore.Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts.We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. Torry can see the potential in Chris, and tries to convince her coach at Cal Poly, Terry Tingloff, to coach Chris, Terry who will only allow Chris to train with the team without his guidance in he only having seen her disastrous performance at the trials. At first the two women form a friendship as Tory and her coach (Scott Glenn) help Chris with her training. Chris has the natural ability to be great but she doesn't possess the confidence or drive, while Torry, who has less natural ability, psychologically knows what it takes to be great, leading to Torry making the Olympic team finishing second in her event, while Chris has a disastrous Olympic trial. It stars Mariel Hemingway and Patrice Donnelly as athletes participating in … Producer/director/writer Robert Towne's Personal Best is one of the finest. Young sprinter Chris Cahill (Mariel Hemingway) is having difficulty reaching her potential as an athlete, until she meets established track star Tory Skinner (Patrice Donnelly). It stars Mariel Hemingway and Patrice …
Directed by Robert Towne. FULL SYNOPSIS. The intertwined lives and loves of three highly-ranked athletes striving for the national team; Chris bounces between the beds of male coach Terry and her female friend, competitor, and role model Tory.1976.
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