A Step Away

“The only and official movie of the VIII Puerto Rico 1979 PanAmerican Games”

★ 7.0(1)19802h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Roberto Ponce
Release date: 1980-01-02
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Sandino Films

About A Step Away

A Step Away is a 1980 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Roberto Ponce, starring Orson Welles and Carlos Montalbán. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Step Away in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Focuses on the performance of various elite athletes during the PanAmerican Games held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1979. Athletes showcased in the documentary include USA team swimmer of Puerto Rican origin Jesse Vassallo; legendary Cuban track and field athlete Alberto Juantorena; Mexican diver Carlos Girón; American diver Greg Louganis; and the Puerto Rico national basketball team, among others. At the end of the film, the athletes expressed their hopes of being "a step away" from the 1980 Olympics Games; however, these hopes were shattered by the political crisis and the eventual USA-led boycott to the Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980.

Cast

Orson Welles

English Narrator

Carlos Montalbán

Spanish Narrator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Step Away in Canada?+

A Step Away is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Step Away on Netflix?+

A Step Away is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Step Away?+

A Step Away has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in A Step Away?+

A Step Away stars Orson Welles and Carlos Montalbán.

When did A Step Away come out?+

A Step Away is a 1980 movie directed by Roberto Ponce.

What genre is A Step Away?+

A Step Away is Documentary film.

Who directed A Step Away?+

A Step Away was directed by Roberto Ponce.