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 | |
Dorian Harewood | ... | Tommy | |
Swoosie Kurtz | ... | Edie | |
Saul Rubinek | ... | Steve Kirsch | |
Pat Corley | ... | Ed Phillips | |
Bill McKinney | ... | Head Coach | |
Allen Williams | ... | Bob Soames | |
Sam Scarber | ... | Assistant Coach | |
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Jon St. Elwood | ... | Ahmad Cooper |
Tamara Stafford | ... | Kirsch's Girlfriend |
Reluctantly, the penniless, injured, and down-on-his-luck former football player, Terry Brogan, accepts to track down Jessie Wyler: the ex-girlfriend of the old friend and shady nightclub owner, Jake Wise. Now, on the sun-kissed beaches of picturesque Cozumel, Terry not only finds the elusive woman but also, unexpectedly, falls head-over-heels for Jessie, against the backdrop of suspicion and betrayal. More and more, Terry finds himself trapped in an intricate web of passion, intrigue, and murder, as Jessie starts to feel the burden of choice in this dangerous love triangle. Can there be a future? Written by Nick Riganas
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.