An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert RedfordDavid Chappellet | David Chappellet |
 Gene HackmanEugene Claire | Eugene Claire |
| CCamilla SparvCarole Stahl | Carole Stahl |
 Karl Michael VoglerMachet | Machet |
 Jim McMullanJohnny Creech | Johnny Creech |
 Kathleen CrowleyAmerican Newspaper Woman | American Newspaper Woman |
 Dabney ColemanMayo | Mayo |
| KKenneth KirkD.K. | D.K. |
| OOren StevensKipsmith | Kipsmith |
| JJerry DexterEngel | Engel |
| WWalter StroudMr. Chappellet | Mr. Chappellet |
| CCarole CarleLena | Lena |
| RRip McManusDevore | Devore |
 Joe Jay JalbertTommy Erb | Tommy Erb |
| TTom J. KirkStiles | Stiles |
 Harald DietlNot listed | Not listed |
 Christian DoermerNot listed | Not listed |
 Michael GempartNot listed | Not listed |
| WWalter GnilkaNot listed | Not listed |
 Werner HeykingNot listed | Not listed |
 Noam PitlikNot listed | Not listed |
 Sylvester StalloneRestaurant Patron (uncredited) | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |