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
Anyone who has ever read Daniel Mainwaring's 1947 novel 'Out of the Past' will quickly see the connection to Hollywood's newest remake called " Against All Odds." In the 47' version it was Robert Mitchum against Kirk Douglas, the new release star's Jeff Bridges and James Woods. In the original Mainwaring story, the hero plays a detective, the second transforms him into a football player. Both are essentially hired to travel South, searching for a run-away girlfriend with stolen cash. Both find the girl and then the story becomes more convoluted than a Bavarian pretzel. The movie is fraught with twists and turns and once inside the story-line, it becomes difficult to follow who is doing what to whom. Following closely, the audience is privy to the hot-off-the-griddle love triangle between the principals. At the same time, we try as hard as we can to Follow the Money. Those who have it want more and those who ignore it, willingly trade it for personal interest. In the end, this is a particular film which warns audience members, don't take your eyes and ears off the screen or else you'll lose your place. Interesting novel, but loses something when transfered to the screen. Alex Karras, Sal Rubinek and the late great Richard Widmark, add to the re-make. But, personally, I like the original movie as the re-make will steam up your glasses. ****