The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980)
The Olympics. Where dreams are fulfilled and broken. Where sports is the hottest weapon in the Cold War. Where love and politics clash.
This Olympics film, tied in with the planned 1980 games from which the United States subsequently withdrew, focuses on an American athlete whose dreams of winning the Decathlon are threatened by his romance with a pretty Russian gymnast.
Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Romance
Runtime: 199 min
Release Date: May 25, 1980
Cast
- Stephanie Zimbalist - Anya Andreyev
- David Keith - Wayne Robinson
- Richard Lawson - Gene Davis
- Victor French - Anatoly Andreyev
- Merlin Olsen - Todd Simms
- Ed McMahon - Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
- Salome Jens - Ilyena
- Robert Pierce - Viktor
- Jack Palance - Whitey Robinson
- Nancy Marchand - Vera Andreyev
Screenplay
Music: Perry Botkin Jr.
Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum
Editing: Robert Florio, Gregory Prange
Production: Don Ohlmeyer Productions, Telepictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story about?
- This Olympics film, tied in with the planned 1980 games from which the United States subsequently withdrew, focuses on an American athlete whose dreams of winning the Decathlon are threatened by his romance with a pretty Russian gymnast.
- Who directed The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story?
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
- Who stars in The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story?
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story stars Stephanie Zimbalist, David Keith, Richard Lawson, Victor French, Merlin Olsen, Ed McMahon.
- How long is The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story?
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story has a runtime of 3h 19m (199 minutes).
- What genre is The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story?
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story is a Drama, TV Movie, Romance film.
- Where was The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story produced?
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story was produced in United States of America.