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All the Right Moves (1983)

R 91 min  -  Drama | Romance | Sport  -   21 October 1983 (USA)
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A high school footballer desperate for a scholarship and his headstrong coach clash in a dying Pennsylvania steel town.

Director:

Michael Chapman

Writers:

Pat Jordan (article), Michael Kane
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Cruise ...
Craig T. Nelson ...
Lea Thompson ...
Charles Cioffi Charles Cioffi ...
Pop
Gary Graham ...
Greg
Paul Carafotes ...
Salvucci
Chris Penn ...
Brian (as Christopher Penn)
Sandy Faison Sandy Faison ...
Suzie
James A. Baffico James A. Baffico ...
Bosko
Mel Winkler Mel Winkler ...
Jess Covington
Walter Briggs Walter Briggs ...
Rifleman
George Betor George Betor ...
Tank
Leon ...
Shadow (as Leon Robinson)
Jonas Chaka ...
Mouse (as Jonas C. Miller)
Keith Diamond ...
Fox (as Keith Ford)
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Storyline

Sensitive study of a headstrong high school football star who dreams of getting out of his small Western Pennsylvania steel town with a football scholarship. His equally ambitious coach aims at a college position, resulting in a clash which could crush the player's dreams. Written by Jerry Milani <jmilani@ix.netcom.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Football | Coach | High School | Scholarship | College  | See more »

Taglines:

He had a dream but the dream had begun to sour...busting to break out he had to make... See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

All Right See more »

Filming Locations:

Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,625,486 (USA) (23 October 1983) (442 Screens)

Gross:

$17,233,166 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The uniforms and team colors used in the film were from Ferndale Area High School, a small high school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where the film was made. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Stefan takes his plaid shirt off twice in the locker room before practice. See more »

Quotes

Steff: You're not God, Nickerson. You're just a typing teacher.
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Connections

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.76" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Don't Wanna Go Down"
(Party)
Performed by Roach
Music and Lyrics by Brian O'Neil
Produced by Brian O'Neil See more »