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Director Herbert Ross (The Turning Point) pulled a winning movie out of this almost self-consciously archetypal tale of teenage rock rebellion. Kevin Bacon stars as a hip city kid who ends up in a Bible-belt town after his parents divorce. An ill fit for a conservative community where rock is frowned upon and dancing is forbidden, Bacon's character rallies the kids and takes on the establishment. Between a good cast really embracing the drama of Dean Pitchford's screenplay, and Ross's imaginative, highly charged way of shooting the dance numbers, you can get lost in this all-ages confection, and you won't even mind Kenny Loggins
Director Herbert Ross (The Turning Point) pulled a winning movie out of this almost self-consciously archetypal tale of teenage rock rebellion. Kevin Bacon stars as a hip city kid who ends up in a Bible-belt town after his parents divorce. An ill fit for a conservative community where rock is frowned upon and dancing is forbidden, Bacon's character rallies the kids and takes on the establishment. Between a good cast really embracing the drama of Dean Pitchford's screenplay, and Ross's imaginative, highly charged way of shooting the dance numbers, you can get lost in this all-ages confection, and you won't even mind Kenny Loggins's bubbly pop. Bonuses include one of John Lithgow's best performances (a bit reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart), and Christopher Penn (who sure doesn't look the same anymore) as a good-natured hick who learns to boogie. --Tom Keogh
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Manufacturer: Paramount Pictures
EAN: 4010884608038
Tags: Elizabeth Gorcey (1), Chris Penn (1), Religious Fanatic (1), Cowboy Boots (1), Rated Pg (1), High School Dance (1), Paramount Pictures (1), Rural Setting (1), Senior Prom (1), Lori Singer (1), Frances Lee McCain (1), IndieProd Company Productions (1), John Laughlin (1), Teenage Rebellion (1), Jim Youngs (1), Douglas Dirkson (1), Lynne Marta (1), Arthur Rosenberg (1), Timothy Scott (1), Alan Haufrect (1)
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