American Anthem

The struggle. The striving. The sweat. The hopes. The heartbreaks.

APPROPIATE

1986 / 102min.

Rating5.1

Genres

Romance

Synopsis

Steve is a talented gymnast who has given up competition and is working at his father's bike shop. Julie is the new girl at his old gym, who has moved to town to train with their powerful coach. Inspired by Julie, Steve resumes training. While dealing with the conflicts in their personal lives and the stress of training, they prepare for the US Olympic Trials.

Directors

Actors

Michelle Phillips

John Aprea

Janet Jones

Peter Tramm

Patrice Donnelly

Michael Pataki

Mitch Gaylord

Maria Anz

R.J. Williams

Tiny Wells

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