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Finish Line (1989)

Finish Line poster
Directed by
John Nicolella
Genre
drama film, sport film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young track athlete trains under a demanding coach while navigating his relationship with his father. Their shared passion for running creates both conflict and connection.

earnesttensemotivationalfamilialcompetitive1980sdramaticsports-centered

What happens

Finish Line is a 1989 American made-for-television sports drama film starring real-life father and son James and Josh Brolin. The movie also features Stephen Lang as a hard-driving track coach and an early appearance by Mariska Hargitay as a student reporter. It was originally broadcast on the then-new TNT on January 11, 1989. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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