Body Slam (1987)
- Starring:
- Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, (more)
- Director(s):
- Hal Needham
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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Synopsis of Body Slam
Harry Similac (Dirk Benedict) is a music promoter who must scramble to stay out of debt in this slapstick comedy. He hits upon the idea of becoming a wrestling promoter and steals Rick Roberts (Roddy Piper) from his former manager Captain Lou Milano (Lou Albano). He books his rock band Kick at the match and creates a new phenomena that combines wrestling with rock n' roll. Charles Nelson Reilly, Billy Barty, and John Astin provide memorable comedy relief. Cameo appearances by wrestlers Ric Flair, Afa & Sika, Sheik Adnan Al Kaissy, Freddie Blassie, and Bruno Sammartino add further realism to this feature that recalls the rock-and-wrestling spectaculars of the early 1980s. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Body Slam
- Dirk Benedict - Harry Smilac
- Roddy Piper - Rick Roberts
- Barry J. Gordon - Sheldon
- Billy Barty - Tim McClusky
- Dennis Fimple - Elmo
- Bruno Sammartino
- Wild Samoan
- Tanya Roberts - Candace Van Der Vegen
- Captain Lou Albano - Capt. Lou Milano
- Charles Nelson Reilly - Vic Carson
- John Astin - Scotty
- Kellie Martin
- Tonga Kid
- Director(s):
- Hal Needham
- Writer(s):
- Steve Burkon
- Producer(s):
- Mike Curb, Graham Henderson, Steve Burkon
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)
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