In this gripping tale, East German athlete Eric Brogar, portrayed by Dolph Lundgren, clinches a gold medal in the pentathlon and subsequently flees to the West, aided by a stunning American athlete. However, his relentless coach, Heinrich Mueller, played by David Soul, is bent on vengeance. Tragically, Eric’s closest friend and his father suffer the dire consequences of his escape, falling victim to the Secret Police. Once in Los Angeles, Eric resumes his quest for gold. Yet, with Mueller’s arrival in America, Eric faces the ultimate challenge: a battle for his very survival.