Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)

Synopsis of Grandview, U.S.A.

The Saroyanesque Grandview USA focuses on a sleepy Midwestern town and its younger denizens. Bored out of his gourd, recent high-school graduate Tim (C. Thomas Howell), befriends the much-older Michelle (Jamie Lee Curtis), who runs the local demolition derby. Michelle's top driver is "Slam" (Patrick Swayze), who though a star on the track is a washout when it comes to affairs of the heart. As the three characters grow closer, each does a lot of growing up. When it sticks to business, Grandview USA can be quite charming; it falters only in a couple of rock-video and fantasy sequences, reportedly tacked on at the insistence of the distributors. The highly appropriate supporting cast ranges from such TV regulars as Troy Donahue and William Windom to such stars-to-be as Jennifer Jason Leigh and John Cusack. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

97 mins

Director(s):

Randal Kleiser

Writer(s):

David Himmelstein, Ken Hixon

Producer(s):

William Blaylock, Peter W. Rea, Jonathan Taplin

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Violence, Not For Children, Adult Humor, Adult Language, Profanity, Adult Situations, Mild Violence, Nudity)

Categories:

Drama

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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