Susan Anton, born in 1950 in Oakland, California, is an American actress known for her work in the 1970s and beyond. In Goldengirl (1979), she portrays the ambitious athlete who becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of fame and exploitation. Anton's striking presence and vocal talents add depth to the film's exploration of ambition and the price of success. Her role in Goldengirl not only showcases her acting skills but also highlights the era's fascination with the intersection of sports and celebrity culture.
Goldengirl
A scientist and neo-Nazi doctor named Serafin has developed a way to create a physically superior human being. He tests it out on his adopted daughter, Goldine. From childhood, Goldine's father has injected her with vitamins and hormones. Now that she is grown, it is time to give her a test run. Serafin declares that his "Goldengirl" will enter and win three races at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. To subsidize his work, Serafin sells shares in his daughter's future to a syndicate of businessmen, who send merchandising expert Dryden to look out for their interests. Goldine's personal and emotional development, meanwhile, is left in the hands of a psychologist, Dr. Sammy Lee. Goldine competes in Moscow, with unexpected results.
