Themes: Wrestling, Musician's Life, Ladder to the Top
Main Cast: Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, Roddy Piper, Captain Lou Albano, Barry J. Gordon
Release Year: 1987
Country: US
Run Time: 100 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Plot
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
Pamela B. Warner - Art Director, Graham Henderson - Co-producer, Hal Needham - Director, Randy D. Thornton - Editor, John D'Andrea - Composer (Music Score), Michael Lloyd - Composer (Music Score), Pamela B. Warner - Production Designer, Mike Shea - Cinematographer, Mary Eilts - Production Manager, Steve Burkon - Producer, Mike Curb - Producer, James McCann - Sound/Sound Designer, Michael Evje - Sound/Sound Designer, James M. Halty - Stunts, Steve Burkon - Screenwriter
