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Synopsis: Classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. And a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Fast-paced drama is filled with such now-famous hit songs as the title track and "Let's Hear It for the Boy".
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Director(s): Herbert Ross
Production: Paramount Home Video
  Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.5
Metacritic:
42
Rotten Tomatoes:
51%
PG
Year:
1984
107 min
4,889 Views


Just like driving a sports car.

Nothing could be simpler.

Oh, hell, Ren,

just remember to stay calm.

Calm? I've never driven

a tractor before.

It's easy. Look. This is your

clutch, your gas, your brake.

You start off,

you just shift it into high.

Don't worry about your one, two,

three, four. Just put it into third.

Once you get going,

slam it into fourth.

That's your emergency brake.

These operate your bucket.

I'll bet he's scared shitless,

and he turns out in ten seconds.

Chuck, you sure you're up to this?

Whose side are you on

anyway, honey?

You had a lot to smoke.

Don't tell me

I had enough to smoke.

I didn't say you had enough.

I said you had a lot to smoke.

Don't tell me that either!

Why don't you go tell dog-face

we're ready to go! Yeah!

Just remember he's chicken sh*t.

Hang in there. You'll be great!

- Just hope to God he pulls out.

- I don't wanna split his face open.

- Cool it, Tarzan!

- Give him hell, Ren!

How did I get myself into this?

Hey, Woody, come here.

Listen, has anybody

ever died doing this?

Just once.

Hey, Ren! Hey, sport!

When this hat flies in the air,

you better have your butt in gear.

- Come on, Ren!

- Go! Go!

Let's see what you're made of!

Come on, sucker!

Chuck, move it!

You wanna go up, huh?

There you go.

Oh, you wanna go down.

Kick his ass!

That's it! Jump, you chicken!

Sit down!

What are you doing?

Trying to kill me?

You stupid idiot!

Get off!

Turn out!

Oh, sh*t!

Help! He tried to kill me.

Excuse me. Thank you.

I don't believe this town.

Hello.

Tell me.

He has team practice

every day until 4:00.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

he's at the Beamis Mill till 6:00.

You already knew that.

He hasn't dated

since he's been in town.

And late Friday nights,

by the light of the full moon...

he breaks into churchyards and bites

the heads off live chickens.

Come on, what is it? Chuck?

I never did think he had

all his dogs barking anyway.

Besides, what is wrong about

getting a little psyched over Ren?

He's cute.

He's from out of town.

Don't tell me that doesn't curl

your toes. I know you too well.

You want out of here so bad,

you probably memorize bus schedules.

And you don't?

Hey, a**hole.

Interested in some

really good sh*t?

Rich, you sly little sh*t.

You just made a whole sentence.

Don't get smart-ass!

I've been watching you.

I know you're not stupid.

And I got a friend here who can

help you out from time to time.

No, thanks. I got my own sources.

I'm getting into hog tranquilizers...

We'll just call this a sample,

and you know where you can get more.

- Rich, I don't want your sh*t.

- Why don't I just take it?

You're taking chances

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Dean Pitchford

Dean Pitchford (born July 29, 1951) is an American songwriter, screenwriter, director, actor, and novelist. His work has earned him an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for three additional Oscars, two more Golden Globes, eight Grammy Awards, and two Tony Awards. more…

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