A 17 year old farm boy is offered an ice hockey tryout. His brother drives him to Canada. He has fast legs, slow fists, but is chosen. Will he learn to use his fists and play ice hockey the Canuck way? Will he get the coach's cute...
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Cast verified as complete
| Rob Lowe | ... |
Dean Youngblood
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| Cynthia Gibb | ... |
Jessie Chadwick
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| Patrick Swayze | ... |
Derek Sutton
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| Ed Lauter | ... |
Murray Chadwick
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| Jim Youngs | ... |
Kelly Youngblood
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Eric Nesterenko | ... |
Blane Youngblood
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| George J. Finn | ... |
Racki
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| Fionnula Flanagan | ... |
Miss McGill
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Ken James | ... |
Frazier
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Peter Faussett | ... |
Huey Hewitt
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Walker Boone | ... |
Assistant Coach
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Heaver
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Martin Donlevy | ... |
Referee Hannah
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Harry Spiegel | ... |
Thunder Bay Coach
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Rob Sapienza | ... |
Thunder Bay Asst. Coach
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Bruce Edwards | ... |
Thunder Bay Trainer
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Lorraine Foreman | ... |
Teacher
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Catherine Bray | ... |
Bar Girl
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| Jain Dickson | ... |
Bar Girl
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Barry Swatuk | ... |
Skating Guard
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Michael Legros | ... |
Linesman
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Murray Evans | ... |
Linesman
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Jason Warren | ... |
Fan
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Warren Dukes | ... |
Fan
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Sid Lynas | ... |
Fan
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Jamie McAllister | ... |
Young Fan
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Jay Hanks | ... |
Young Fan
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Frank Cini | ... |
Young Fan
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Greg Salter | ... |
Young Fan
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Howie McCarrol Jr. | ... |
Young Fan
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Charlie Wasley | ... |
Young Dean
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Ricky Davis | ... |
Young Kelly
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Joe Bowen | ... |
Radio Announcer
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| Peter Zezel | ... |
Rossini, Mustang Player#1
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Steve Thomas | ... |
Jordie, Mustang Player #4
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Tim Salmon | ... |
Mustang Player#8
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Kevin Robinson | ... |
Mustang Player#15
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Dean Batute | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Dennis Batute | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Victoria Batute | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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| Jaap Broeker | ... |
Assistant Coach (uncredited)
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Steve Giannelli | ... |
Skater (uncredited)
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Gerry Iuliano | ... |
Thunder Bay Bombers Goalie (uncredited)
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| Clive Scarff | ... |
Popcorn Salesman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Markle | ||
Written by
| Peter Markle | ... | (story) & |
| John Whitman | ... | (story) |
| Peter Markle | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Mark Allan | ... | associate producer |
| Peter Bart | ... | producer |
| Peter Guber | ... | executive producer |
| Lynn Isenberg | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Peter Markle | ... | producer |
| Jon Peters | ... | executive producer |
| Stephen E. Rivkin | ... | associate producer |
| Patrick Wells | ... | producer |
Music by
| William Orbit | ||
Cinematography by
| Mark Irwin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jack Hofstra | ||
| Stephen E. Rivkin | ||
Editorial Department
| Douglas Brumer | ... | assistant editor (as Doug Brumer) |
| Brian L. Chambers | ... | assistant editor (as Brian Chambers) |
| Nancy Cipes | ... | assistant editor |
| Jeff Freeman | ... | assistant editor |
| Allan Lee | ... | assistant editor: Canada |
| Ian McBride | ... | assistant editor: Canada |
| Ann E. Mills | ... | additional editor (as Ann Mills) |
| John Plumer | ... | color timer |
| Karen Rogers | ... | assistant editor |
| Steve Schoenberg | ... | first assistant editor (as Steven Schoenberg) |
| Julie J. Webb | ... | assistant editor (as Julie Webb) |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
Art Direction by
| Alicia Keywan | ||
Set Decoration by
| Angelo Stea | ||
Costume Design by
| Eileen Kennedy | ||
Makeup Department
| Jenny Arbour | ... | hair stylist |
| Nancy Banks | ... | makeup artist: Minneapolis |
| Kathleen Graham | ... | makeup artist |
| Linda Preston | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Mark Allan | ... | production manager |
| Kirk Hokanson | ... | production manager: Minneapolis |
| Michael MacDonald | ... | production manager: Canada |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Louise Casselman | ... | second assistant director |
| Bill Corcoran | ... | assistant director |
| Neil Huhta | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Jon Bankson | ... | construction manager |
| Enrico Campana | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Craig | ... | storyboard artist |
| Vincent Joseph Cresciman | ... | visual consultant (as Vincent J. Cresciman) |
| Buz Devereaux | ... | head carpenter |
| Alta Louise Doyle | ... | assistant art director |
| Gary Jack | ... | assistant set dresser |
| James McAteer | ... | scenic artist |
| Don Miloyevich | ... | property master |
| Vic Rigler | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Randy Alsenz | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | supervising re-recording mixer (as Gary Bourgeois) |
| Joseph D. Citarella | ... | sound effects mixer (as Joseph Citarella) |
| Susan Dudeck | ... | sound editor |
| Dan Engstrom | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Robert Fitzgerald | ... | sound editor (as Bob Fitzgerald) |
| Don Grundsten | ... | boom operator (as Don Grunsten) |
| Larry Hoki | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dessie Markovsky | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tom Mather | ... | sound mixer |
| Sarah Monat | ... | foley artist |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | sound editor |
| Matthew Quast | ... | sound: Minneapolis (as Matt Quast) |
| Emile Razpopov | ... | foley artist / sound designer |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist (as Ed Steidele) |
| Troy Porter | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Don Biggs | ... | stunts |
| Robert Hannah | ... | stunt coordinator (as Bobby Hannah) |
| Scott McPhearson | ... | stunts |
| Lynn Nightingale | ... | stunts |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunts |
| Randy Walker | ... | stunts |
| Shelley Cook | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark Ablin | ... | camera loader: Minneapolis |
| Scott Allen | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Raymond Brounstein | ... | assistant camera: second camera (as Ray Brounstein) |
| Carlo Campana | ... | key grip |
| Rodney Charters | ... | second camera operator |
| Malcolm Cross | ... | assistant camera: second camera |
| Frank Foster | ... | first electrician |
| Brian Gedge | ... | assistant camera: second camera |
| Alec Hirschfeld | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Victor Korte | ... | key grip: Minneapolis |
| Lori Longstaff | ... | assistant camera |
| Peter Markle | ... | camera operator: Minneapolis |
| Rob McEwan | ... | still photographer |
| Marvin Midwicki | ... | first assistant camera |
| Paul Mitchnick | ... | second camera operator |
| Donna Mobbs | ... | second assistant camera |
| Don Payne | ... | grip |
| Jerry Pope | ... | assistant camera: Minneapolis |
| Ian D. Scott | ... | generator operator (as Ian Scott) |
| Patrick Stepien | ... | assistant camera |
| Ian M. Taylor | ... | grip (as Ian Taylor) |
| Dave Willets | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Jennifer Goldie | ... | extras casting |
| Karen Hazzard | ... | casting: Canada |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Trysha Bakker | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Charlotte Whitaker | ... | wardrobe: Minneapolis (as Charlotte Whittaker) |
| Carol Wood | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Adam J. Shully | ... | location manager (as Adam Shully) |
Music Department
| Peter Afterman | ... | music executive |
| Paul Atkinson | ... | music supervisor: RCA |
| Chris Boardman | ... | composer: additional music |
| Mike Gormley | ... | music supervisor: O.S.S. |
| Teri Muench | ... | music supervisor: RCA |
| Derek Power | ... | music supervisor: O.S.S. |
| Jim Weidman | ... | music editor |
| Neil Brody | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nancy Eagles | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Robert Bartman | ... | driver captain |
| David Brown | ... | driver (as Dave Brown) |
| Mike Curran | ... | transportation coordinator (as Michael Curran) |
| Graham Garvey | ... | driver |
| Allen Kosonic | ... | driver |
| Tom Pinteric | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Nancy Banks | ... | assistant: Mr. Markle |
| Gloria Baylis | ... | nurse |
| Jim Bolden | ... | weight trainer |
| Cheryl Card | ... | production secretary |
| Steve Davis | ... | craft service |
| Randi Elkind | ... | office assistant |
| Lynn Isenberg | ... | assistant: Mr. Wells |
| Aaron Leider | ... | marketing consultant |
| Kevin Lenahan | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Marcus | ... | production assistant |
| Eric Nesterenko | ... | hockey consultant |
| Barbara Rawley | ... | production coordinator: Minneapolis |
| Jay Roberts | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Roedl | ... | production accountant |
| Peggy Rosson | ... | production estimator |
| Torie Scott | ... | skating technical advisor |
| Fran Solomon | ... | production coordinator |
| Maria Topalovich | ... | unit publicist |
| Jack White | ... | skating technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1986) (United States) (theatrical) (as MGM/UA Entertainment Co.)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Germany) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- OPRF (1988) (Poland) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- ITV 1 (1992) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD) (Totally Awesome 80s Double Feature with "Johnny Be Good")
- Justbridge Entertainment (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Adidas (the producers would like to thank)
- Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople (ACFC) (acknowledgement)
- CCM Hockey (the producers would like to thank)
- Canvin Division of Campbell Soup (the producers would like to thank)
- Chrysler Corporation of Canada (the producers would like to thank)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix: Dolby Stereo)
- Imperial Tobacco (the producers would like to thank)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (the producers would like to thank)
- MGM Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Medallion-PFA Film & Video (production processing)
- Metrocolor (prints)
- Minnesota Film Board (the producers would like to thank)
- Molson Breweries (the producers would like to thank)
- Movie Magic (titles and opticals)
- RCA/Ariola International (original soundtrack album)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound re-recording)
- Seven-Up Canada (the producers would like to thank)
- Shopper's Drug (the producers would like to thank)
- The Loop Group (voice casting)
- Tim Horton Donuts (the producers would like to thank)
- Timex Canada (the producers would like to thank)
- Toronto Film Liaison Office (the producers would like to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town. His on-ice activities are complicated by his relationship with the coach's daughter.
Written by Keith Loh |
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| Taglines | The ice... The fire... The fight... To be the best. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,183,292, 02 Feb 1986 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $28,000,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Keanu Reeves had hockey experience upon being cast, having been MVP and nicknamed "The Wall" for his goal-tending capabilities at De La Salle's college team in Toronto, Ontario. Patrick Swayze had been trained as a figure skater, but never played hockey, and Rob Lowe had to be taught to ice skate before filming began. See more » |
| Goofs | In the beginning of the film, when they show Rob Lowe playing as a teen, he is shooting left handed. But Dean is then shown right handed when shooting throughout the rest of the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 10 Sports Movie Underdogs (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ain't Gonna Walk The Line See more » |
| Quotes |
Derek Sutton:
To the game and getting out of this hick town! Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys. See more » |