Olympia (1998)
1998 · NR · 1h 16m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Bob Byington
Writers: Bill Stott, Johnny McAllister, Bob Byington
Music by: Alex Greene
Cinematography: Paul Kloss
Editor: Garret Savage
Cast
Jason Andrews as Bill DanielsCarmen Nogales as Olympia MirafloresDamian Young as Ed PedernalesPatricia Fiske as Bill's MotherJames Monroe Black as Motel ManagerLee Hunsaker as LibrarianJoe Stevens as Whistle ManMark Miks as CowboySamara Paysse as Boarder GuardBill Stott as Hot DogMore like this
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