21 Oct 1988
Ariel
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
The Break
Has he got what it takes to be a champion?
A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants to discourage him from playing.
Top Billed Cast
Vincent Van Patten Nick Irons
Ben Jorgensen Joel Robbins
Martin Sheen Gil Robbins
Rae Dawn Chong Jennifer Irons
Valerie Perrine Delores Smith
Betsy Russell Candy
Daryl Anderson Dale Farley
Gerrit Graham Bill Cowens
Trevor Goddard Nails
Nels Van Patten Tommy
Cliff Drysdale Cliff Drysdale
Fred Stolle Fred Stolle
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