Personal Best (1982)

124 min · Drama, LGBTQ-related film, Sport, drama film

Popularity4.5/5

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2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Robert Towne

Cast

Mariel Hemingway, Scott Glenn, Patrice Donnelly, Kenny Moore, Jim Moody, Kari G. Peyton, Jodi Anderson, Cindy Gilbert, Jan Van Reenen, Mitzi McMillin, Deby Laplante, Martha Watson, Maren Seidler, Emily Dole, Pam Spencer, Luana Anders, Larry Pennell, Earl Bell, Cindy Banks, Marlene Harmon

The story

Chris Cahill and Tory Skinner are two young women who compete in track-and-field. Chris is upset about her difficulty reaching her potential, while Tory is calm. After Chris faints in a bar, Tory drives her home, and they become friends.

Catalogue themes and tags

Athlete, Freundin, Konkurent, Lesben, Lovestory, Olympian Sports Team, Olympic Games, Relation, Rivale, Sport, Wettbewerb, LGBT, Gay, Sports, Gay Interest, Drama, Gay Themed, Romantic drama

Genres

Drama, LGBTQ-related film, Sport, drama film

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