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Olympia (1998)

Movie ★ 7.0 76 min

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. 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

Johnny McAllister Writer Bill Stott Writer Bob Byington Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 23, 1998
Runtime
76 min
Rating
NR
Box office
$640
IMDb
tt0147111
Language
Studio
Big Tomato Productions, The King of Kings Pictures

Themes

Cast

Jason Andrews Jason Andrews Bill Daniels Carmen Nogales Olympia Miraflores Damian Young Damian Young Ed Pedernales Patricia Fiske Bill's Mother James Monroe Black Motel Manager Lee Hunsaker Librarian Joe Stevens Joe Stevens Whistle Man Mark Miks Cowboy Samara Paysse Boarder Guard Bill Stott Hot Dog

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Frequently asked questions

What is Olympia 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 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
Who directed Olympia?
Olympia was directed by Bob Byington.
Who stars in Olympia?
Olympia stars Jason Andrews, Carmen Nogales, Damian Young, Patricia Fiske.
When was Olympia released?
Olympia is a 1998 drama film.
Where can I watch Olympia?
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