The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
“The Olympics. Where dreams are fulfilled and broken. Where sports is the hottest weapon in the Cold War. Where love and politics clash.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
James Earl Jones
Dane Oliver
Bryant Gumbel
Self
Charlie Jones
Self
O. J. Simpson
Self
Dick Enberg
Self
Caitlyn Jenner
Self (as Bruce Jenner)
Kerry Sherman
Sunny Johnson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Wolfe, David E. Peckinpah, Don Ohlmeyer
- Original Score
- Perry Botkin Jr.
- Original Title
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Production Studios
- Don Ohlmeyer Productions, Telepictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
Douglas Wolfe, David E. Peckinpah, Don Ohlmeyer
Perry Botkin Jr.
Stephen H. Burum
Gregory Prange, Robert Florio
Don Ohlmeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
Douglas Wolfe
Writer
David E. Peckinpah
Writer
Gregory Prange
Editor
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Don Ohlmeyer
Producer
Robert Florio
Editor
Don Ohlmeyer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story includes Stephanie Zimbalist, David Keith, Richard Lawson, Victor French, Merlin Olsen.
When was The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story released and how long is it?
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 3h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story was composed by Perry Botkin Jr..