Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story (1985)
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The story of Olympic downhill racer Bill Johnson is related in this made-for-TV biopic. Future ER star Anthony Edwards plays Johnson, who while growing up in Oregon was known far and wide for his capacity as a troublemaker. After several brushes with the law (one landing him behind bars), Johnson straightens out and flies right when he develops an interest in skiing. Dennis Weaver co-stars as Johnson's supportive dad. Going for the Gold was first telecast May 18, 1985, less than a year after Johnson's Gold Medal win at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Don Taylor
Synopsis of Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story
The story of Olympic downhill racer Bill Johnson is related in this made-for-TV biopic. Future ER star Anthony Edwards plays Johnson, who while growing up in Oregon was known far and wide for his capacity as a troublemaker. After several brushes with the law (one landing him behind bars), Johnson straightens out and flies right when he develops an interest in skiing. Dennis Weaver co-stars as Johnson's supportive dad. Going for the Gold was first telecast May 18, 1985, less than a year after Johnson's Gold Medal win at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story
- Jean-Marc Barr
- Don Mackay - Mailman/Harry
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Dennis Weaver
- Director(s):
- Don Taylor
- Writer(s):
- Maxwell Pitt
- Producer(s):
- Barry Rosen, Gary Goodman
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