After deciding he needs to do something meaningful with his life, high school wrestler Louden Swain sets out on a mission to drop weight and challenge the area's undefeated champion, which creates problems with his teammates and health. Matters are complicated further when Louden's father takes in an attractive female drifter who's on her way to San Francisco.
Sound
Madonna's 'Crazy for You' makes this soundtrack legendary
Practical Effects
Actual wrestling moves, no doubles—Modine trained for months
Cinematography
Sweaty neon Spokane nights, pure '80s atmosphere
Director
Harold Becker
Matthew Modine
Louden Swain
Linda Fiorentino
Carla
Ronny Cox
Larry Swain
Daphne Zuniga
Margie Epstein
Charles Hallahan
The Coach
Michael Schoeffling
Kuch
Harold Sylvester
Gene Tanneran
J.C. Quinn
Elmo
Madonna
Singer
Forest Whitaker
Balldozer
Gary Kasper
Otto
R.H. Thomson
Kevin
Raphael Sbarge
Schmoozler
Roberts Blossom
Grandpa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Madonna's appearance was so brief she isn't credited, yet 'Crazy for You' became her first #1 hit.
The film flopped theatrically but became a cable staple, essentially inventing the 'forgotten '80s gem' cult.
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