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Finish Line

  • TV Movie
  • 19891989
  • 1h 35m
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Finish Line (1989)
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  • Sport
In order to get better results, a young athlete starts using steroids and begins his downfall.In order to get better results, a young athlete starts using steroids and begins his downfall.In order to get better results, a young athlete starts using steroids and begins his downfall.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • John Nicolella
  • Writer
    • Norman Morrill
  • Stars
    • James Brolin
    • Josh Brolin
    • Mariska Hargitay
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    • John Nicolella
  • Writer
    • Norman Morrill
  • Stars
    • James Brolin
    • Josh Brolin
    • Mariska Hargitay
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    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Martin Shrevelowas Martin Shrevelow
    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Glenn Shrevelowas Glenn Shrevelow
    Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay
    • Lisa Karshas Lisa Karsh
    Kristoff St. John
    Kristoff St. John
    • Tito Landreauas Tito Landreau
    John Finnegan
    John Finnegan
    • Purdy Hallas Purdy Hall
    Christopher Keyes
    • Ray Whiteas Ray White
    Billy Vera
    • The Doormouseas The Doormouse
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Coach Harkinsas Coach Harkins
    Grand L. Bush
    Grand L. Bush
    • Mike Grayas Mike Gray
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    Joe Jackson
    • Milkyas Milky
    James Ray
    • Dr. Willardas Dr. Willard
    Owen Engelmann
    • Athlete #2as Athlete #2
    Todd Gerimonte
    • Athlete #1as Athlete #1
    Karen Saddington
    • Instructoras Instructor
    Dave Weinkauf
    • Official #2as Official #2
    Ed Ragozzino
    • Dr. Weismanas Dr. Weisman
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    Stanley M. Brooks
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      • Norman Morrill
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    In order to get better results, a young athlete starts using steroids and begins his downfall.
    • college student
    • track
    • runner
    • olympic hopeful
    • steroids
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    a powerful cautionary tale
    This is one film that I feel has been really overlooked. Both Broilns give great performances and people who just remember Josh from his role in The Goonies will really be shocked. His character is basically a likeable kid just driven to win. I think this film says something about how we pressure our young atheletes to bring home the Gold at all costs. Its surely a warnig to heed. Not to give anything away, but the fact that this film does not have a happy ending really helps. It gets your attention, makes it more realistic and really stays in your mind long after the final credits.
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    • Oct 6, 2001

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Endspurt
    • Filming locations
      • Corvallis, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • The Guber-Peters Company
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      1 hour 35 minutes
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      • Color
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      • Mono

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