Pentathlon
“Play to win. If you lose... you die.”
Synopsis
When East German Eric Brogar wins a gold medal in the pentathlon, he escapes to freedom in the west with the help of a beautiful American athlete. But his demanding coach, Heinrich Mueller vows revenge and Eric's best friend and his father pay the ultimate price for his freedom when they are killed by the Secret Police. In Los Angeles, Eric starts to train for the gold again. But when Mueller comes to America, Eric must win the most deadly game of all… the fight for his life.
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Pentathlon (1994) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Malmuth
- Screenplay & Story
- William Stadiem, Gary DeVore, Gary T. McDonald
- Original Score
- David Spear
- Original Title
- Pentathlon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- PFG Entertainment, Live Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Malmuth
William Stadiem, Gary DeVore, Gary T. McDonald, Bruce Malmuth
David Spear
Mikhail Suslov
Joseph Gutowski, Richard Nord
Carol H. Thompson, Ronna B. Wallace, Dolph Lundgren, Martin E. Caan
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Malmuth
Director
William Stadiem
Screenplay
Gary DeVore
Screenplay
Gary T. McDonald
Screenplay
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph Gutowski
Editor
Jaymes Hinkle
Production Design
Richard Nord
Editor
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Martin E. Caan
Producer
Mikhail Suslov
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pentathlon
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What is Pentathlon about?
When East German Eric Brogar wins a gold medal in the pentathlon, he escapes to freedom in the west with the help of a beautiful American athlete. But his demanding coach, Heinrich Mueller vows revenge and Eric's best friend and his father pay the ultimate price for his freedom when they are killed by the Secret Police. In Los Angeles, Eric starts to train for the gold again. But when Mueller comes to America, Eric must win the most deadly game of all… the fight for his life.
Who directed Pentathlon?
Pentathlon was directed by Bruce Malmuth.
Who stars in Pentathlon?
The principal cast of Pentathlon includes Dolph Lundgren, David Soul, Renée Coleman, Roger E. Mosley, Evan James Malmuth.
When was Pentathlon released and how long is it?
Pentathlon was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Pentathlon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pentathlon was composed by David Spear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pentathlon?
Pentathlon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).