Olympia (1999)
Overview
Rather ridiculous story attempts a romance between a Mexican soap star with a dream of competing in the Olympics and escapes her country by swimming the Rio Grande with a man who is totally possessed by his Mother. However, upon the meeting the soap star and realizing her dreams, he shakes off his Mother's possessiveness to coach the star in her training.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $640.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.395 |
Directed By
Bob Byington
Crew
Bob Byington
Bob Byington
Johnny McAllister
Bill Stott
Adrienne Gruben
Scott King
Nancy Schafer
Jason Silverman
Alex Greene
Paul Kloss
Garret Savage
Gigi Causey
Lisa Hunsacker
Marina Burini
Thadd Day
Mack Melson
Jason Goodowens
Leeann Radeka
J.R. Kerr
Christina Potter
TOP CAST
Jason Andrews
Bill Daniels
Carmen Nogales
Olympia Miraflores
Damian Young
Ed Pedernales
Patricia Fiske
Bill's Mother
James Monroe Black
Motel Manager
Lee Hunsaker
Librarian
Joe Stevens
Whistle Man
Mark Miks
Cowboy
Samara Paysse
Boarder Guard
Bill Stott
Hot Dog
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