With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?
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| Jamie Lee Curtis | ... |
Michelle 'Mike' Cody
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| C. Thomas Howell | ... |
Tim Pearson
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| Patrick Swayze | ... |
Ernie 'Slam' Webster
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| Troy Donahue | ... |
Donny Vinton
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| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... |
Candy Webster
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| William Windom | ... |
Bob Cody
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| Carole Cook | ... |
Betty Welles
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Mr. Clark
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| Ramon Bieri | ... |
Mr. Pearson
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| Elizabeth Gorcey | ... |
Bonnie Clark
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| John Philbin | ... |
Cowboy
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| John Cusack | ... |
Johnny Maine
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| Joan Cusack | ... |
Mary
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Camilla Hawk | ... |
Mrs. Pearson
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Melissa Domke | ... |
Susan Pearson
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Jason Court | ... |
Benny
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Tim Gamble | ... |
Larry Hurlbuck
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| Fred Lerner | ... |
Tucker Smith
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| Larry Brandenburg | ... |
Mickey
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Taylor Williams | ... |
Mr. Fleming
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| Kathryn Joosten | ... |
Mrs. Clark
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Fern Persons | ... |
Teacher
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| Bruno Alexander | ... |
Foreman
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| Steve Dahl | ... |
Moose Shook
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Tony Lincoln | ... |
Mr. Kutch
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George Womack | ... |
Mr. Whitewood
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Frank T. Panno | ... |
Mr. Pettiman
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| Robert Swan | ... |
Fire Chief
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| Michael Winslow | ... |
Spencer
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Donald Bernardi | ... |
Randy
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| Gene Hartline | ... |
Fred
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Rhonda Sue Rayford | ... |
Teen Girl (uncredited)
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| Kimberly Spak | ... |
Young neighbor girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Randal Kleiser | ||
Written by
| Ken Hixon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| William Blaylock | ... | producer (produced by) (as William Warren Blaylock) |
| Andrew Gellis | ... | executive producer |
| Peter W. Rea | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Jonathan T. Taplin | ... | executive producer (as Jonathan Taplin) |
Music by
| Thomas Newman | ... | (original score by) |
Cinematography by
| Reynaldo Villalobos | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert Gordon | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Kay Erickson | ... | assistant editor |
| Scott Hancock | ... | associate film editor |
Casting By
| Janet Hirshenson | ||
| Jane Jenkins | ||
Production Design by
| Jan Scott | ... | (production designed by) |
Set Decoration by
| Bill Harp | ||
Costume Design by
| Wayne A. Finkelman | ... | (as Wayne Finkelman) |
Makeup Department
| Bren Plaistowe | ... | hair stylist |
| Maurice Stein | ... | make-up artist |
| Edward Ternes | ... | make-up artist (as Ed Ternes) |
| Yolanda Toussieng | ... | dept. head hair stylist |
Production Management
| Tom Joyner | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Donald Heitzer | ... | first assistant director |
| Fred Lerner | ... | second unit director |
| Roger Joseph Pugliese | ... | second assistant director (as Roger J. Pugliese) |
Art Department
| R. Gilbert Clayton | ... | production illustrator |
| Scott Estabrook | ... | swing gang |
| Allan Lotta | ... | construction coordinator |
| Alan Mitchell | ... | assistant property master |
| David Moll | ... | property master |
| Jim Moncher | ... | swing gang |
| William Kemper Wright | ... | lead man (as William Wright) |
Sound Department
| Max Bell | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Neil Brody | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joseph D. Citarella | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Fitzgerald | ... | sound effects editor |
| Kirk Francis | ... | production sound mixer |
| Dessie Markovsky | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Hudson B. Marquez | ... | boom operator (as Hudson Marquez) |
| Troy Porter | ... | sound recordist |
| Emile Razpopov | ... | sound designer |
Special Effects by
| Charles E. Dolan | ... | special effects supervisor (as Chuck Dolan) |
| Kevin Quibell | ... | special effects |
| Al Winiger | ... | special effects (as Alan Winiger) |
Visual Effects by
| Andrea D'Amico | ... | optical effects: EFX Unlimited, New York |
Stunts
| Jerry Brutsche | ... | stunt driver |
| Beau Vanden Ecker | ... | stunt driver (as Beau Van den Ecker) |
| Bob Harris | ... | stunt driver |
| Gene Hartline | ... | stunts |
| Fred Lerner | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | stunt driver |
| David Perna | ... | stunt driver |
| Michael M. Vendrell | ... | stunt driver |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William Birch | ... | second unit cameraman |
| Bill Decker | ... | second grip |
| Sherman Fulton | ... | best boy |
| Elisha Harris | ... | gaffer |
| Robin Alan Knight | ... | key grip (as Robin P. Knight) |
| George Kohut | ... | camera operator |
| Norman Lang | ... | electrician |
| Stephen LeMasters | ... | grip |
| Jim Mazzula | ... | camera operator |
| David L. Merrill | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael J. Schwartz | ... | electrician (as Michael Schwartz) |
| Glenn K. Shimada | ... | first assistant cameraman |
| Mark Simon | ... | second assistant cameraman |
| Don Smetzer | ... | still photographer |
| Paul Vombrack | ... | second unit cameraman |
Casting Department
| Elisabeth Leustig | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Jobst | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Kathy O'Rear | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Rich Moskal | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeff Carson | ... | supervising music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lester Hoyle | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| George DiLeonardi | ... | transportation captain |
| Ernest C. Molina | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Stan Cohen | ... | caterer |
| Al Ebner | ... | publicist |
| Kevin Barry Howe | ... | additional crew / assistant production office coordinator / production assistant |
| Rosalie Winkler Karalekas | ... | assistant: Mr. Kleiser |
| Louis A. Massicotte | ... | assistant to producers |
| Lisa Niemi | ... | choreography |
| Judith Pritchard | ... | production coordinator |
| Inge Sawerthal | ... | production accountant |
| Patrick Swayze | ... | choreography |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1985) (Australia) (VHS)
- Key Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Video (1986) (Belgium) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Europafilm AS (1986) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (1997) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Pidax Film (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- CEL Film Distribution (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Paramount Channel (2022) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Rosen & Knutsen Casting (extras casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
With only a week left before he graduates high school in the small Middle Western community of Grandview, the eighteen-year-old dreamer, Tim Pearson, is itching to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography, away from home. However, before long, an unexpected meeting with the struggling 27-year-old owner of the town's demolition derby track on the other side of the tracks, Michelle "Mike" Cody, and the Speedrome's king, Ernie "Slam" Webster, will bring Tim one step closer not only to his aspirations but also love. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | Lives meet. Hearts crush. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,194,293, 05 Aug 1984 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The song "She's like the wind" was originally written by Patrick Swayze for "Grandview USA" as a love theme for the characters played by him and Jamie Lee Curtis. It was scrapped due to the comedic and somewhat raunchy nature of the film. The track would later eventually be used three years later in Swayze's film 'Dirty Dancing' (1987). See more » |
| Goofs | During the dream scene, while walking with his parents, the shadow of a boom mic is visible on the ground toward the left side of the screen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features MTV Music Television (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Take Me Home To Grandview, U.S.A. See more » |
| Quotes |
[Bob and Mike are carrying a very drunk Slam to the truck]
[Slam talking drunk] Ernie 'Slam' Webster: I'm sorry everyone. Bob Cody: There are two kinds of drunks, those that are sorry and those that soon will be. See more » |