A down-on-his-luck music manager for the fictional rock band Kick finds his luck changing when he by mistake also starts managing a successful wrestling duo.
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| Dirk Benedict | ... |
M. Harry Smilac
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| Tanya Roberts | ... |
Candace Vandervagen
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| Roddy Piper | ... |
Quick Rick Roberts
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| Lou Albano | ... |
Captain Lou Murano
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| Barry Gordon | ... |
Sheldon Brockmeister
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| Charles Nelson Reilly | ... |
Vic Carson
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| Billy Barty | ... |
Tim McClusky
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| John Astin | ... |
Scotty
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| Sam Fatu | ... |
Tonga Tom
(as The Tonga Kid - Sam Fatu)
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| Dani Crayne | ... |
Bitsy Vandervagen
(as Dani Janssen)
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| Sydney Lassick | ... |
Shapiro
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| John Fujioka | ... |
Mr. Kim
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| Afa Anoai | ... |
The Samoans
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Sika Anoai | ... |
The Samoans
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| Kellie Martin | ... |
Missy Roberts
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| Sione Vailahi | ... |
Axe the Cannibal
(as The Barbarian - Sione Vailahi)
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Tom Kasat | ... |
Hammer the Cannibal
(as Tjioe Khan)
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Linda Hoy | ... |
Convention Center Receptionist
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Phil Rubenstein | ... |
Tom McMillan
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Jack D'Amore | ... |
Kick-The Band
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Kelley Dillard | ... |
Kick-The Band
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David Hallowren | ... |
Kick-The Band
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Bruce Wallenstein | ... |
Kick-The Band
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| Dennis Fimple | ... |
Elmo Smithfield
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Jeff Knoerle | ... |
Little Will Hutchins
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| Michael B. Moynahan | ... |
Pee Wee Hutchins
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| Ellen Albertini Dow | ... |
Organist
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Ron Ulstad | ... |
Norton Wilshire
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M.G. Kelly | ... |
TV Interviewer
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Valerie Reynolds | ... |
Rich Wife
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Jessica Korn | ... |
Teenage Girl
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| Holly Dorff | ... |
Jessica
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| Christopher Lytton | ... |
Kid in Parking Lot
(as Chris Lytton)
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| Douglas Emerson | ... |
Kid in Parking Lot
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Hazel Shermet | ... |
Miss Brooks
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John Stinson | ... |
Herb Brown
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| Gary Schwartz | ... |
Ring Official
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Ken Farber | ... |
Referee
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Ricky Wilson | ... |
Referee
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Jesse Lizarraga | ... |
Referee
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Juan Hernández | ... |
Referee
(as Juan Hernandez)
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Robert Barry | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Don Bovingloh | ... |
Announcer 'Night with Norton' (voice)
(as Don Boevingloh)
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| Chick Hearn | ... |
Booth Announcer
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Jay Johnstone | ... |
Booth Announcer
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| Brad Blaisdell | ... |
Levy - Auto Dealer
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Gray Daniels | ... |
Repo Man
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Ciri Evans | ... |
Aerobics Teacher
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Tammy Brewer | ... |
Harry's Girlfriend
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| Leslee Bremmer | ... |
Girl in Bikini
(as Leslee Bremer)
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Debi Greco | ... |
Vandervagen Maid
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| Sanford Clark | ... |
Man in Wheelchair
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Aesop Aquarian | ... |
Man in Wheelchair's Friend
(as Steven Morrell)
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| Jere Fields | ... |
Lady on Bus
(as Jeré Fields)
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| Freddie Blassie | ... |
Self
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| Ric Flair | ... |
Self
(as Rick Flair)
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| Bruno Sammartino | ... |
Self
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Adnan Al-Kaissy | ... |
Self
(as Sheik Al Kaissy)
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| Alexi Smirnoff | ... |
The Mad Russian
(as Alexia Smirnoff)
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Jay S. York | ... |
The Alaskan
(as Jay York)
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Edward Carter | ... |
Buddha Khan
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Pistol Pete Marquez | ... |
Pistol Pete
(as Pedro Marquez)
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| Jack 'Wildman' Armstrong | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Clyde Lucas | ... |
Man on Bus (uncredited)
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Tim Patterson | ... |
Wrestler (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Hal Needham | ||
Written by
| Shel Lytton | ... | (story) |
| Shel Lytton | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Steve Burkow | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Steve Burkow | ... | associate producer |
| Mike Curb | ... | producer |
| Graham Henderson | ... | co-producer |
| Shel Lytton | ... | producer |
| Alexander Tabrizi | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John D'Andrea | ||
| Michael Lloyd | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Shea | ... | director of photography (as Mike Shea) |
Film Editing by
| Randy D. Thornton | ... | (as Randy Thornton) |
Editorial Department
| Eddie Briggs | ... | color timer |
| Helene Harris | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Mike Klein | ... | assistant film editor |
| Jeff Kress | ... | assistant film editor (as Jeffrey F. Kress) |
| Bob Mills | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Lisa Morlas | ... | assistant film editor |
| Mary Nelson-Duerrstein | ... | negative cutter (as Mary Duerrstein) |
| John R. Sather | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Frederick S. Taylor | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Paul Bengston | ||
| David Cohn | ||
Art Direction by
| Pamela B. Warner | ||
Set Decoration by
| Donald Elmblad | ... | (as Don Elmblad II) |
Costume Design by
| Jerry R. Allen | ... | (as Jerry Allen) |
Makeup Department
| Sheryl Berkoff | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Jeanne Van Phue | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mary Eilts | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Connors | ... | first assistant director |
| Janet G. Knutsen | ... | second assistant director (as Janet Knutsen McCann) |
| Keri L. McIntyre | ... | dga trainee (as Keri Mc Intyre) |
| Gail Seely | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Richard Auton | ... | swing person |
| Barbara Benz | ... | property master |
| Steven Markus | ... | lead man |
| Quinn Monahan | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jeffrey Moore | ... | art department roadie (as Jeff Moore) |
| Frederick B. Van Brunt | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Barney Cabral | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Patrick Cabral | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Michael Evje | ... | production sound |
| Charles Grenzbach | ... | re-recording mixer (as Charles 'Bud' Grenzbach) |
| Mark Hollingsworth | ... | sound editor |
| Jerry Jacobson | ... | adr editor |
| Diane Marshall | ... | foley artist |
| James M. McCann | ... | production sound (as James McCann) |
| Gary Mundheim | ... | sound editor |
| Richard D. Rogers | ... | re-recording mixer (as Richard Rogers) |
| Bruce Stambler | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Justine Vacco | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist |
| Michael D. Wilhoit | ... | supervising sound editor (as Michael Wilhoit) |
| John Wilkinson | ... | re-recording mixer (as John 'Doc' Wilkinson) |
Special Effects by
| James M. Hart | ... | special effects (as Jim Hart) |
| Howard Jensen | ... | special effects |
| Jerry D. Williams | ... | special effects (as Jerry Williams) |
Stunts
| Gregory J. Barnett | ... | stunts (as Greg Barnett) |
| Billy Bates | ... | stunts |
| Ray Bickel | ... | stunts |
| May Boss | ... | stunts (as Mae Boss) |
| Stephanie Epper | ... | stunts |
| James M. Halty | ... | stunts (as Jimmy Halty) |
| Norman Howell | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Bota | ... | first assistant camera |
| Donald Burghardt | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Christopher Leon Fenney | ... | best boy electric |
| Tony Friedkin | ... | still photographer (as Anthony Friedkin) |
| Paul Hughen | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Michael Listorti | ... | grip (as Michael E. Listorti) |
| Stephen B. Martinez | ... | electrician |
| Robert C. New | ... | additional camera operator (as Robert New) |
| Ross Reynolds | ... | pilot: camera helicopter |
| Andrew Roach | ... | gaffer |
| Clive Sacke | ... | additional assistant camera |
| R.J. Sharp | ... | grip (as R.J. 'Scuff' Sharp) |
| Patrick T. Shea | ... | camera operator |
| Michael Stocks | ... | best boy grip |
| Paul Weiss | ... | electrician |
| Terry Wimmer | ... | dolly grip / key grip |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Pamela Sparks | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dolores C. Burke | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Elaine Lipton | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Phil Gernhard | ... | music supervisor |
| Tamara Ginn | ... | music video coordinator |
| Jimmy Scarlett & The Dimensions | ... | soundtrack artist (as Jimmy Scarlet & The Dimensions) |
| Ken Johnson | ... | music editor |
| Kick | ... | soundtrack artist |
| Steve Livingston | ... | music editor (as Stephen Livingston) |
| Leslie Pearl | ... | soundtrack artist |
| Darryl E. Ross | ... | soundtrack artist |
| Moses Tyson Jr. | ... | soundtrack artist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Hope Williams | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| William R. Bates | ... | transportation captain (as William Bates) |
| Moore Brian | ... | driver (as Brian Moore) |
| Dennis Clark | ... | shotmaker driver (as Dennis R. Clark) |
| Steven Hofmann | ... | driver |
| Glen McRaven | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Jim Morange | ... | transportation coordinator (as James C. Morange) |
| Aaron Zorn | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Dale Benson | ... | production consultant |
| Billy Brill | ... | special creative consultant |
| Christopher S. Capp | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Crane | ... | promotion crew |
| Maureen Duffy | ... | production secretary |
| Mark Feller | ... | production assistant |
| Gayle Goldin | ... | production coordinator (as Gayle H. Goldin) |
| Debi Greco | ... | executive assistant to Mr. Needham |
| M.B. Hanrahan | ... | promotion crew |
| Bart Heimburger | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Hendrickson | ... | production assistant |
| Karen Hill | ... | assistant: Mr. Lytton |
| Robert Jellen | ... | insurance |
| Bob Kachler | ... | production consultant |
| James E. Lorimer | ... | craft service |
| Cathy Mickel Gibson | ... | production accountant |
| Karen Altman Morgenstern | ... | pre-production coordinator |
| Joy Ray | ... | assistant: Mr. Lytton |
| Terri Schmidt | ... | promotion crew |
| Ame D. Vaughan | ... | legal services |
| David Wolff | ... | rock 'n wrestling consultant |
| Glenn Gaylord | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG) (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmpac Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Academy Video (1987) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Ascot Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1988) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Kino Lorber (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2000) (World-wide) (copyright owner)
- Nelson Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Worldvision Enterprises (1991) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- C.M.S. Productions Inc. (sound design)
- Unique Catering (caterer)
- Otto Nemenz International (camera and lenses supplied by)
- Keylite Production Services (production services and equipment)
- Lee America West (production services and equipment)
- Saint Germain (clothing supplier)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles and opticals)
- Ryder Sound Services (re-recorded at)
- Finley, Kumble, Wagner, Heine, Underberg, Manley, Myerson and Casey (legal services provided by)
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance provided by)
- Film Finances (completion guarantee by)
- MCA Records (soundtrack album available on)
- Curb Records (soundtrack album available on)
- Straight Arrow Publishers Company ("Rolling Stone" cover courtesy of)
- Botany 500 (special thanks)
- Dunkin' Donuts (special thanks)
- Fender Musical Instruments (special thanks)
- Frito-Lay (special thanks)
- Gargoyles (special thanks)
- Hawaiian Tropic (special thanks)
- Ibanez Guitars (special thanks)
- Icee (special thanks)
- KCAL (special thanks)
- Korbel (special thanks)
- Korg (special thanks)
- Nestlé (special thanks)
- Pepsi-Cola Company (special thanks)
- Ramlösa Water (special thanks)
- R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (special thanks)
- Rock Wear (special thanks)
- Sunset Formal (special thanks)
- Tama Drum (special thanks)
- Wild Pair Shoe Stores (special thanks)
- Zentec (special thanks)
- The Fricon Entertainment Company Inc. (music supervision)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.
Written by Pat McCurry |
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| Taglines | He's down but never out... See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,520, 23 Nov 1986 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the filming of final match, the crowd began to heckle the wrestlers because they could clearly see that their blows were faked. At that time, wrestlers publicly maintained that everything that they did in the ring was real. But the wrestlers had to pull their punches for the sake of being able to shoot multiple takes. Suddenly, a fight broke out between Roddy Piper and one of the Cannibals leading to a bloody brawl involving all of the wrestlers. Director Hal Needham, a former stuntman, jumped in to stop them but was tossed out of the ring. The brawl was eventually broken up leaving the audience, cast, and crew stunned. Later that day, Piper revealed to Dirk Benedict that the wrestlers had improvised the fight in order to get the audience to believe that wrestling was real again. See more » |
| Goofs | Despite being attacked, the band's music keeps playing as if was meant to be a "live" performance. Despite the instruments being tossed around, the music keeps playing. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Body Slam (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | My Body Keeps Changin' My Mind See more » |