A Step Away (1980)

The only and official movie of the VIII Puerto Rico 1979 PanAmerican Games

Focuses on the performance of various elite athletes during the PanAmerican Games held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1979. Athletes showcased in the documentary include USA team swimmer of Puerto Rican origin Jesse Vassallo; legendary Cuban track and field athlete Alberto Juantorena; Mexican diver Carlos Girón; American diver Greg Louganis; and the Puerto Rico national basketball team, among others. At the end of the film, the athletes expressed their hopes of being "a step away" from the 1980 Olympics Games; however, these hopes were shattered by the political crisis and the eventual USA-led boycott to the Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980.

Director: Roberto Ponce
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Silverio Pérez
Cinematography: Marcos Zurinaga
Editing: Alfonso Borrell, Alan Manger
Production: Sandino Films, A Step Away, LLC, RPA Film
Country: Canada, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Roberto Ponce
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Step Away about?
Focuses on the performance of various elite athletes during the PanAmerican Games held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1979. Athletes showcased in the documentary include USA team swimmer of Puerto Rican origin Jesse Vassallo; legendary Cuban track and field athlete Alberto Juantorena; Mexican diver Carlos Girón; American diver Greg Louganis; and the Puerto Rico national basketball team, among others. At the end of the film, the athletes expressed their hopes of being "a step away" from the 1980 Olympics Games; however, these hopes were shattered by the political crisis and the eventual USA-led boycott to the Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980.
Who directed A Step Away?
A Step Away was directed by Roberto Ponce.
Who stars in A Step Away?
A Step Away stars Orson Welles, Carlos Montalbán.
How long is A Step Away?
A Step Away has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is A Step Away?
A Step Away is a Documentary film.
Where was A Step Away produced?
A Step Away was produced in Canada, Puerto Rico, United States of America.