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Against All Odds (1984)

Against All Odds (1984)
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A remake of Jacques Tourneur's noir classic Out of the Past (1947), in this version a labyrinthine web of corruption touches on the world of pro football. When an injury-riddled body causes pro football player Terry Brogan (Jeff Bridges) to be cut by his team, Jake Wise (James Woods), a shady gambler friend, hires him to locate his spoiled, erratic girlfriend Jessie (Rachel Ward). Terry's attempt to glean Jessie's whereabouts from the girl's coldly aristocratic mother (Jane Greer) leads to a lucrative counteroffer to keep Jessie away from Jake if he finds her. After refusing, Terry heads for scenic Cozumel, where he eventually runs down the stunning young woman. A mutual attraction quickly develops and the pair are less than eager to return to California. Painfully, Terry tells Jessie about his involvement in a betting scandal which has put him under Jake's control. Meanwhile Jake, who is angered by the delay, senses that something is going on, and sends Terry's conditioning coach, Sully (Alex Karras), to find the couple. When he finally locates them, sweatily making love in a Mayan temple, tragedy ensues, spinning the ill-fated Terry into a world of boundless deceit and corruption. ~ Michael Costello, Rovi

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Starring:
Rachel WardJeff Bridges, (more)
Director(s):
Taylor Hackford
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Against All Odds

A remake of Jacques Tourneur's noir classic Out of the Past (1947), in this version a labyrinthine web of corruption touches on the world of pro football. When an injury-riddled body causes pro football player Terry Brogan (Jeff Bridges) to be cut by his team, Jake Wise (James Woods), a shady gambler friend, hires him to locate his spoiled, erratic girlfriend Jessie (Rachel Ward). Terry's attempt to glean Jessie's whereabouts from the girl's coldly aristocratic mother (Jane Greer) leads to a lucrative counteroffer to keep Jessie away from Jake if he finds her. After refusing, Terry heads for scenic Cozumel, where he eventually runs down the stunning young woman. A mutual attraction quickly develops and the pair are less than eager to return to California. Painfully, Terry tells Jessie about his involvement in a betting scandal which has put him under Jake's control. Meanwhile Jake, who is angered by the delay, senses that something is going on, and sends Terry's conditioning coach, Sully (Alex Karras), to find the couple. When he finally locates them, sweatily making love in a Mayan temple, tragedy ensues, spinning the ill-fated Terry into a world of boundless deceit and corruption. ~ Michael Costello, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
122 mins

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Director(s):
Taylor Hackford
Writer(s):
Eric Hughes
Producer(s):
William S. GilmoreTaylor HackfordBill Borden
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Not For Children, Nudity, Violence)
Categories:
Romance
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Helena M.

    I loved this movie in the 80s and still love it 20+ years later. It has a great plot full of twists and turns and great characters you will love to hate. Jeff Bridges and James Woods deliver really good acting and some pretty clever lines even for today's standards. I wanted to see more love scenes though...Jeff Bridges is hot, damn it!

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    Laura S.

    Thank you Blockbuster for having this movie available. I had only seen it once and it's never on TV. Can't find it in any video rental places. I really, really liked this movie.

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    Geoffrey G.

    This remake of the noir classic "Out of the Past" can't stand up to the original. Though not even half as old, it already feels dated and despite the location shooting you never lose the sense there's a camera crew standing next to the actors. I like Bridges and Woods, but the original is studio Hollywood at it's shimmering best - dark, mysterious and gritty, with Mitchum and Douglas in top form, plus the astonishing Jane Greer (also in this version). That said, this does have moments and the commentary is good!

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