Personal Best

(1982)Directed by Robert Towne124 min · RDrama
When you run into yourself you run into feelings you never thought you had.

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.

Mariel Hemingwayas Chris Cahill
Patrice Donnellyas Tory Skinner
Scott Glennas Terry Tingloff
Kenny Mooreas Denny Stites
Jim Moodyas Roscoe Travis
Kari G. Peytonas Penny Brill
Jodi Andersonas Nadia "Pooch" Anderson
Maren Seidleras Tanya
Martha Watsonas Sheila
Emily Doleas Maureen
Pam Spenceras Jan
Deby Laplanteas Trish
Mitzi McMillinas Laura
Jan Glotzeras Karen
Jan Van Reenenas Yelovitch
Allan Feuerbachas Zenk
Jane Frederickas Fern Wadkins
Cindy Gilbertas Charlene Benveniste
Marlene Harmonas Pam Burnside
Linda Waltmanas Debbie Floyd
Cindy Banksas Kim Stone
Milan Tiffas Willie Lee
Earl Bellas Randy Van Zile
Larry Pennellas Rick Cahill