When the desire to win is greater than the desire for life.
1988
96 Minutes
Feature, R
Unknown Source
Starring James Brolin (Amityville Horror, Backstab, Hold the Dream) and real-life son Josh Brolin (Goonies, Thrashin). A father pushes his son to the limit in a relentless and prideful way as he will stop at no cost to ensure his son's success in the sport of track & field. After stunning victory, life threatening tragedy strikes. Will the bond between father and son be severed or will fate bring the two closer? A story that blows the lid off the athletic industry where "winning" isn't everything! (Description from the container) Filming of track sequences took place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Written by Norman Morrill, directed by John Nicollela, produced by Stanley M. Brooks, and music by William Olvis. This 1988 made-for-cable movie premiered January 11th 1989, on the TNT cable service and Phoenix Entertainment Group released this film on VHS in 1991.
