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  • Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story (1985)
  • TV Movie | 104 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story (1985)
TV Movie | 104 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The true story of the first U.S. men's skiing gold medal winner. Bill Johnson is a cocky young adult who dreams of being on the U.S. Olympic Ski Team as a downhill racer. Trouble with the law and a rebellious attitude almost cost him the ...See moreThe true story of the first U.S. men's skiing gold medal winner. Bill Johnson is a cocky young adult who dreams of being on the U.S. Olympic Ski Team as a downhill racer. Trouble with the law and a rebellious attitude almost cost him the 1984 Gold Medal that he won. Written by Keith Haney See less
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Director
Writers
Elizabeth A. Bardsley (story) | Maxwell Pitt (story) (teleplay)
Composer
Cinematographers
Editors
Charles Coleman (as Charles V. Coleman) | Tom Stevens
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Updated May 8, 1985

Release date
May 8, 1985 (United States)

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Cast

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Anthony Edwards
Bill Johnson Bill Johnson   See fewer
Wayne Northrop
Coach Lider Coach Lider   See fewer
Dennis Weaver
Wally Johnson Wally Johnson   See fewer
Ed Bishop
Sanders Sanders   See fewer
David Lema
Perlmutter Perlmutter   See fewer
Sam DeFazio
Faulstich Faulstich   See fewer
Dan Pinto
Montana Montana   See fewer
Roman Muller
Hans Wiener Hans Wiener   See fewer
Michael John Paliotti
Buddy Gilmore Buddy Gilmore   See fewer
Vicko Ruic
Yorgy Yorgy   See fewer
Venantino Venantini
Freidmeyer Freidmeyer   See fewer
Karlo Metikos
Elvis Presley Elvis Presley   See fewer
Tom Heaton
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Don MacKay
Mailman / Harry Mailman / Harry   See fewer
Terry David Mulligan
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
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