Grandview, U.S.A.(1984)
“Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.”
Overview
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.
Director
Randal Kleiser
Studio
CBS Theatrical Films
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Michelle 'Mike' Cody
C. Thomas Howell
as Tim Pearson
Patrick Swayze
as Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Candy Webster
William Windom
as Bob Cody
Troy Donahue
as Donny Vinton
Carole Cook
as Betty Welles
M. Emmet Walsh
as Mr. Clark
Ramon Bieri
as Mr. Pearson
Elizabeth Gorcey
as Bonnie Clark
John Philbin
as Cowboy
John Cusack
as Johnny Maine
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
CBS Theatrical Films
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What is Grandview, U.S.A. about?▼
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.
Who directed Grandview, U.S.A.?▼
Grandview, U.S.A. was directed by Randal Kleiser and released in 1984. It is a drama film.
How long is Grandview, U.S.A.?▼
Grandview, U.S.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Grandview, U.S.A.?▼
The cast of Grandview, U.S.A. includes Jamie Lee Curtis as Michelle 'Mike' Cody, C. Thomas Howell as Tim Pearson, Patrick Swayze as Ernie 'Slam' Webster, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Candy Webster, William Windom as Bob Cody and more.
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