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Olympia

NR19981h 16mBob Byington
IMDb 7.2

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A washed-up Mexican soap star ditches fame, fortune, and telenovela melodrama to chase an absurd new dream: becoming a javelin-throwing legend. With her trusty spear in hand and nothing left to lose, Olympia Miraflores (Carmen Nogales) swims across the Rio Grande, determined to rewrite her story. In border-town Laredo, she teams up with Billy (Jason Andrews), a disgraced coach whose athletic résumé includes wearing a taco costume outside a fast food joint. Together, this wildly mismatched duo takes on the world—one misstep at a time

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What is Olympia (1998) about?

A washed-up Mexican soap star ditches fame, fortune, and telenovela melodrama to chase an absurd new dream: becoming a javelin-throwing legend. With her trusty spear in hand and nothing left to lose, Olympia Miraflores (Carmen Nogales) swims across the Rio Grande, determined to rewrite her story. In border-town Laredo, she teams up with Billy (Jason Andrews), a disgraced coach whose athletic…

Who stars in Olympia?

Olympia stars Jason Andrews (Bill Daniels), Carmen Nogales (Olympia Miraflores), Damian Young (Ed Pedernales), Patricia Fiske (Bill's Mother), James Monroe Black (Motel Manager). The film was directed by Bob Byington.

How long is Olympia?

Olympia has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated NR.

Is Olympia worth watching?

Olympia holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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