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Nov 24, 1996 · Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story: Directed by Jan Egleson. With Crystal Bernard, Esai Morales, Casey Sander, Tom Atkins. A runner's bulimia and anorexia threaten both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.
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- Drama
- Jan Egleson
- 1996-11-24
TV-PG (D) Genre. Drama. Original Language. English. Runtime. 1h 37m. Advertise With Us. An Olympic hopeful (Crystal Bernard) dates the mayor (Esai Morales) of Denver and hides her bulimia until ...
- Jan Egleson
- Drama
- Crystal Bernard
Based on the life of Ellen Hart Pena, a world-class runner married to a prominent government official, who, when facing motherhood, finally wins her long struggle with bulimia. Dying To Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Story (1997) - Turner Classic Movies
- Jan Egleson
- Vincent C. Robinson
A made-for-TV movie based on Peña's life was produced in 1996. Called Dying to be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Peña Story, Peña was portrayed by Crystal Bernard. The plot centers around her running career, relationship with her husband, and battle with anorexia and bulimia.
Nov 24, 1996 · Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story (1996) Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story. (1996) PG 11/24/1996 (US) Drama , TV Movie 1h 27m. User. Score.
Ellen Hart-Pena was a world-class distance runner with Olympic aspirations that were spoiled by her eating disorders. She kept her problems a secret from her family and husband, but eventually she confesses to her husband, making light of her problem and acting as if she no longer has one. Eventually, her life careens totally out of control.
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