Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kevin Bacon | ... | Ren | |
Lori Singer | ... | Ariel | |
John Lithgow | ... | Rev. Shaw Moore | |
Dianne Wiest | ... | Vi Moore | |
Chris Penn | ... | Willard (as Christopher Penn) | |
Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | Rusty | |
John Laughlin | ... | Woody | |
Elizabeth Gorcey | ... | Wendy Jo | |
Frances Lee McCain | ... | Ethel McCormack | |
Jim Youngs | ... | Chuck Cranston | |
Douglas Dirkson | ... | Burlington Cranston | |
Lynne Marta | ... | Lulu Warnicker | |
![]() |
Arthur Rosenberg | ... | Wes Warnicker |
Timothy Scott | ... | Andy Beamis | |
![]() |
Alan Haufrect | ... | Coach Roger Dunbar |
Classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. And a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Fast-paced drama is filled with such now-famous hit songs as the title track and "Let's Hear It for the Boy". Written by Anonymous
This drama/musical tells the story of young man who moves into a very religious community . The young man is played by Kevin Bacon. He finds out that the local preacher does not allow any music, dancing , fun in his town. Eventually with the help of some friends, he manages to talk the citizens to allow the teens to have a dance. This movie also stars John Lithgow from 3rd Rock from the Sun!!Footloose has awesome sound track , is full of great songs!!!This is one great musical along with Grease in the 1970's!!