A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.
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Cast
| Roger Wilson | ... |
Richie
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| Jill Schoelen | ... |
Beth
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| Scott McGinnis | ... |
Donnie
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| Cindy Eilbacher | ... |
Lorraine
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| Clancy Brown | ... |
Weasel
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| Leif Garrett | ... |
Skip
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| Phillip Brock | ... |
Butch
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| Brian Cole | ... |
Wolf
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| Bert Kramer | ... |
Richie's Father
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Elizabeth Huddle Nyberg | ... |
Richie's Mother
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John A. Dragon | ... |
Brad
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Randy Polk | ... |
Fatman
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| Carol Kottenbrook | ... |
Candy
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| Melanie Kinnaman | ... |
Star
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Don Saffer |
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Tiny Wells | ... |
Biker
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Robert Curtin | ... |
Beth's Father
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| Henry Kendrick | ... |
Jake
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| Susie Ewing | ... |
Redhead
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| Frederick Flynn | ... |
Ace
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John O'Conner White | ... |
Drunk Cowboy
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| Cheryl Waters | ... |
Cowgirl
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Richard Rubio | ... |
Joey
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Jack Leal | ... |
Minister
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Jeff Martin | ... |
Jeff
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Emily Blanton | ... |
Fat Man's Groupie
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Wink Sargent | ... |
Preppy
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Bob Milan | ... |
Surgical Steel Band Member
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Mark Lehman | ... |
Surgical Steel Band Member
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Paul Kosanovich | ... |
Surgical Steel Band Member
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James Keeler | ... |
Surgical Steel Band Member
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Scott B. Jamieson | ... |
Pirate Band Member
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Donald E. Jamieson | ... |
Pirate Band Member
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Timothy Anderson | ... |
Pirate Band Member
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John Staples | ... |
Pirate Band Member
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Steven D. Coffman | ... |
Pirate Band Member
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Tracy Daloia | ... |
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Eric Sundt | ... |
Party Animal (uncredited)
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| Peter J. Wacks | ... |
Video Game Kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| J.S. Cardone | ||
Written by
| J.S. Cardone | ... | () |
Produced by
| Bill Ewing | ... | producer (as William R. Ewing) |
| Yoram Globus | ... | executive producer |
| Menahem Golan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Robert Folk | ||
Cinematography by
| Karen Grossman | ||
Editing by
| Daniel Wetherbee | ||
Editorial Department
| Mitchell Bilus | ... | apprentice editor |
| Omneya 'Nini' Mazen | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Joseph T. Garrity | ||
Art Direction by
| Pat Tagliaferro | ||
Production Management
| Tod Scott Brody | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tommy Burns | ... | second assistant director |
| Larry Litton | ... | second second assistant director |
| David Womark | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Star Fields | ... | leadman |
| Lee Lazarow | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Julia Evershade | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Gregory Hobson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Patrushkha Mierzwa | ... | boom operator |
| Gregg Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark Ulano | ... | production sound mixer |
| Marshall Winn | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Cardone | ... | second camera operator |
| John Dagnen | ... | electrician |
| Richard Foreman Jr. | ... | still photographer |
| Nick Kolen | ... | grip |
| Robert Lucas | ... | grip |
| David E. Valdez | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Frank Kennedy | ... | extras casting: locations (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Frank Kennedy | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michael Beiriger | ... | musical technical engineer (as MIke Beiriger) |
| Marvin Hall | ... | music engineer / music mixer |
| Richard Kraft | ... | music coordinator |
| Douglas M. Lackey | ... | music editor (as Doug Lackey) |
| Scott Shelly | ... | associate music producer |
| Ken Topolsky | ... | music producer / music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Kathryn Loraine Hibbs | ... | accountant |
| Pat Morrill | ... | creative consultant |
| Mike Rom | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cannon Film Distributors (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors Ltd. (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1986) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- G.L. Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1986) (Australia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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| Taglines | Rock 'n' Roll . . . It's a long way to the top. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | All guitar playing in the movie is done by Scott Shelly session guitar player and teacher. One of his most prominent students was a young Randy Rhoads. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Can't Look Back See more » |