Nadia (1984) on Netflix
In Romania, a young Nadia Comaneci is discovered by gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who trains her for eight years with his wife Marta, turning her into a champion.
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Plot summary
As a young child, Romanian Nadia Comaneci was discovered by domineering gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi. Karolyi and his wife Marta trained Comaneci in their school for eight years. Comaneci eventually became a gymnastics champion. In 1976, at the age of 14, she became the first woman to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympics; she ended the competition with seven 10s, three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze and was a big celebrity in Romania and around the world. However, the pressure was too much for Comaneci to handle. She was separated from the Karolyis by the Romanian government and became overweight and out-of-shape. She eventually rebounded, though, at the 1979 World Championships.
Cast
- Leslie Weineras Younger Nadia Comaneci
- Karrie Ullmanas Young Teodora Ungureanu
- Simone Blueas Older Teodora Ungureanu
- Simon Adamsas Kurt Stilier
- Joe Bennettas Bela Karolyi
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Nadia (1984)
Can contain spoilers, watch the movie first.
- Comăneci herself had nothing to do with the production, and said at the time of release that those involved had never made contact with her: "I sincerely don't even want to see it, I feel so badly about it. It distorts my life so totally."
- In 1976, at the age of 14, Comăneci became the first woman ever to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics. She ended the competition with seven 10s, three gold medals, one silver and one bronze, and became an instant celebrity in Romania and around the world.
