A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear.
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Taylor Hackford
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Rachel Ward | ... | Jessie Wyler | |
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Terry Brogan | |
| James Woods | ... | Jake Wise | |
| Alex Karras | ... | Hank Sully | |
| Jane Greer | ... | Mrs. Wyler | |
| Richard Widmark | ... | Ben Caxton | |
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| Saul Rubinek | ... | Steve Kirsch | |
| Pat Corley | ... | Ed Phillips | |
| Bill McKinney | ... | Head Coach | |
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| Sam Scarber | ... | Assistant Coach | |
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| Tamara Stafford | ... | Kirsch's Girlfriend | |
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Terry Brogan, an aging football player in L.A., is cut early in the season; he needs money, so he takes a job from a shady friend of his, Jake Wise, to track down Wise's girlfriend, Jessie, who's somewhere in Mexico. She's also the daughter of a very wealthy land developer, who owns Terry's team. He heads for Cozumel, finds Jessie, and promptly falls in love with her. He thinks it's mutual, then without warning, she heads back to L.A. and Jake. What's going on with her, and what's the connection between Jake's hold on Jessie and the various politicians, lawyers, and environmentalists who seem to be converging on some sort of land deal? Terry keeps looking for answers. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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She was a beautiful fugitive. Fleeing from corruption. From power. He was a professional athlete past his prime. Hired to find her, he grew to love her. Love turned to obsession. Obsession turned to murder. And now the price of freedom might be nothing less than their lives. See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
2 March 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Out of the Past See more »Filming Locations:
Riviera Country Club - 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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$13,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$25,100,000Company Credits
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Terry Brogan: Señor! Have you, uh, seen this woman?
Taxi driver: Oh - no, sir.
Terry Brogan: Gracias.
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Written by Stuart Adamson (as Stewart Adamson)
Performed by Big Country
Produced by Chris Thomas
Courtesy of Phonogram Records Ltd. (London) & Polygram Records
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The film's two lead star love interests, Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward, both have a connection to novelist Newton Thornburg. Bridges had previously starred in Cutter's Way (1981), a filmed version of Thornburg's novel "Cutter and Bone", whilst Ward later on directed the feature film of Thornburg's novel Beautiful Kate (2009). See more »Goofs
Jeff Bridges,while definitely in excellent physical shape for the film, clearly could only be a place kicker or a safety on a professional team. His build and size were just not those of a professional football player. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Terry Brogan: Señor! Have you, uh, seen this woman?
Taxi driver: Oh - no, sir.
Terry Brogan: Gracias.
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Alternate Versions
CBS edited 9 minutes from this film for its 1986 network television premiere. See more »Soundtracks
BALCONYWritten by Stuart Adamson (as Stewart Adamson)
Performed by Big Country
Produced by Chris Thomas
Courtesy of Phonogram Records Ltd. (London) & Polygram Records
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The single thing that stand out most for me in this film is the very last shot of Rachel Ward looking at the camera while Phil Collins, singing the title song, says "How can I just watch you walk away, when all I can do is watch you leave".
If you've ever been part of a couple where 2 people loved each other so very much, but it had to end because circumstances like jobs, school, parents, etc. made it impossible to continue, this movie is for you.
If you've lived through a time in your life when you and your friends/lovers were immortal-young lions-with the world at your feet, but one day you sense a change of seasons in the air... a change that for shadows the coming of the real world you always knew was there but that you had hoped against hope to avoid, you'll love this movie.
Great characters, solid performances, top notch script, beautiful natural scenery in Mexico, great soundtrack and a real "LA in the 80's" feel. For the most part the film holds up well today and the "look" is timeless. Very few holes in the plot, if any, and a fine supporting cast.