The story of a shy boy who gets convinced by his parents to spend a few summer days in the mountains. So, he joins a group, and the vacation begins. Unfortunately, things turn out to be a little tough for our small friend.
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| Kevin Bacon | ... | Vic | |
| Sean Astin | ... | Alan | |
| Jonathan Ward | ... | Mitch | |
| K.C. Martel | ... | George | |
| Matt Adler | ... | Chris | |
| Caroline McWilliams | ... | Virginia Block | |
| Charles Siebert | ... | Jerry Block | |
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Joseph Passerrelli | ... | Storekeeper (as Joseph Passerelli) |
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An experienced guide (Vic) accompanies a city boy (Alan) and his three friends on their first wilderness experience. Hoping to teach the four boys lessons not only about the wilderness, but about themselves, Vic pushes them to the limit. Soon after alienating the boys, Vic finds himself in desperate need of help and must rely on his students in order to survive. Written by Wayne Coleman <waynecoleman@swbell.net>
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The strong don't give up. The tough don't give in. And the cool don't give a damn. See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
10 July 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$122,934, 12 July 1987, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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Written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy
Produced by Rick Rubin
Performed by The Cult
Courtesy of Sire Records
by arrangement with Warner Special Products and Beggars Banquet Records Limited
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The working title of this film was called "Rites of Summer". See more »Goofs
Reflection of camera crew visible in Mitch's helmet when crossing the bridge. See more »Crazy Credits
At the very end of the credits, instead of a Columbia Pictures logo, there's a text that reads: "THIS IS THE END," with the word "THIS" underlined. See more »Connections
Referenced in Best of the Worst: Russian Terminator, Ninja Vengeance, and Never Too Young to Die (2013) See more »Soundtracks
Aphrodisiac JacketWritten by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy
Produced by Rick Rubin
Performed by The Cult
Courtesy of Sire Records
by arrangement with Warner Special Products and Beggars Banquet Records Limited
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I like this movie for its soundtrack, I have been looking for this movies soundtrack forever it seems. sean astins role is a typical city boy with no real experience of the great outdoors, yes vic (bacon) does push him a little over the edge, but overall I'd give it a solid 7..