The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, Metacritic 89/100. Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic89/100
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
114 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael RitchieDirector
- Kenyon HopkinsOriginal Music Composer
- James SalterWriter
Cast
- Robert RedfordDavid Chappellet
- Gene HackmanEugene Claire
- Camilla SparvCarole Stahl
- Karl Michael VoglerMachet
- Jim McMullanJohnny Creech
- Kathleen CrowleyAmerican Newspaper Woman
- Dabney ColemanMayo
- Kenneth KirkD.K.
- Oren StevensKipsmith
- Jerry DexterEngel
- Walter StroudMr. Chappellet
- Carole CarleLena
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Themes
based on novel or booksportsolympic gamesswitzerlandnarcissismoregon, usateammateinjurysnow skiingski resortskiing
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