Originally intended as a two-part TV movie to be run in conjunction with the 1980 Olympics, Goldengirl was re-edited and released theatrically when the U.S. pulled out of the Moscow competition. Based on the science fiction book of the same title by Peter Lear. The back of the container describes this film in the following:
"Gorgeous Susan Anton stars as an untried female sprinter who enters the Olympics, claiming that she will win an unprecedented three gold medals. But when one man (James Coburn) falls in love with her, he unravels the bizarre history of her training and the tough money men who stand to make millions- if she survives!"
Directed by Joseph Sargent, screenplay written by John Kohn, and music by Bill Conti. Embassy Home Entertainment released a VHS tape in 1987.
"Gorgeous Susan Anton stars as an untried female sprinter who enters the Olympics, claiming that she will win an unprecedented three gold medals. But when one man (James Coburn) falls in love with her, he unravels the bizarre history of her training and the tough money men who stand to make millions- if she survives!"