Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Matthew Modine | ... | Louden Swain | |
Linda Fiorentino | ... | Carla | |
Michael Schoeffling | ... | Kuch | |
Ronny Cox | ... | Louden's Dad | |
Harold Sylvester | ... | Tanneran | |
Charles Hallahan | ... | Coach | |
J.C. Quinn | ... | Elmo (as J. C. Quinn) | |
Daphne Zuniga | ... | Margie Epstein | |
R.H. Thomson | ... | Kevin (as R. H. Thomson) | |
Gary Kasper | ... | Otto | |
Raphael Sbarge | ... | Schmoozler | |
Forest Whitaker | ... | Balldozer | |
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Frank Jasper | ... | Shute |
Roberts Blossom | ... | Grandpa | |
James Gammon | ... | Kuch's Dad |
Vision Quest is a coming of age movie in which high school wrestler Louden Swain decides he wants to be something more than an average high school athlete and sets his sights on a prize that many don't think he can win - he then sets out to reach his goal alone, without much support from his father or coach. His father rents a room to a young drifter, Carla. Swain falls in love with her and she helps him stay focused and prevents him from losing sight of his goals. Written by Lynanne Fowle <lynanne@thefowles.com>
I've been a fan for over 10 years, both my daughters love this movie, and as a former HS wrestler I'm probably hooked for life. Begs to be remade with less emphasis on the goo goo eyes for Linda Fiorentino but Matthew Modine is just terrific, both as kid on a mission and a wrestler. 9/10