American Anthem (1986)
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An exciting climax at a gymnastics competition highlights this sports-themed drama. Steve (Olympic champion Mitch Gaylord) finds his hopes for a successful career are in doubt when his family relationships suddenly fall apart. He and his father are continually at odds while his younger brother and… More An exciting climax at a gymnastics competition highlights this sports-themed drama. Steve (Olympic champion Mitch Gaylord) finds his hopes for a successful career are in doubt when his family relationships suddenly fall apart. He and his father are continually at odds while his younger brother and mother can do nothing about it. Gymnast Julie Lloyd (Janet Jones) arrives on the scene and a romantic liaison with Steve is in the works. A big championship competition looms ahead on the horizon as both Steve and Julie prepare for a final challenge. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Albert Magnoli
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Lorimar Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Hey, you got your gymnastics in my after-school special!
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Cast
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Mitch Gaylord
as Steve Tevere
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Janet Jones
as Julie Lloyd
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Michelle Phillips
as Linda Tevere
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R.J. Williams
as Mikey Tevere
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Michael Pataki
as Coach Soranhoff
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Patrice Donnelly
as Danielle
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Stacy Maloney
as Kirk Baker
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Maria Anz
as Becky Cameron
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Andrew M. White
as Arthur
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John Aprea
as Mr. Tevere
- Stephen Elliott
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Jenny Ester
as Tracey Prescott
- Rosemary Forsyth
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Steve Friedman
as Competition Gymnast
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Katherine Gosney
as Landlady
- Googy Gress
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Dick McGarvin
as Announcer Prelim Meet
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Jeff Richards
as Competition Gymnast
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Tony Russo
as Competition Gymnast
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Mike Sims
as Competition Gymnast
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Peter Tramm
as Ron Denver
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Tiny Wells
as Jake
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Lisa Green
as Tops Club Member
- Tom Kennedy
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Jan Claire
as Announcer Final Meet
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Rick Hall
as Competition Gymnast
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Megan Marsden
as Jo-Ellen Carter
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Mark Oates
as Danny Squire
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Popeye the Dog
as Mikey's Dog
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Jody Raymond
as Competition Gymnast
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Li Yuejiu
as Ling Xiang
- Paul Hartman
- Mitchell Gaylord
