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Grandview, U.S.A. 1984 Directed by Randal Kleiser

Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.

Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Company CBS Theatrical Films
Revenue $4,743,191
Release Date 3 August 1984
97 mins
Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis Michelle 'Mike' Cody
C. Thomas Howell Tim Pearson
Patrick Swayze Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Jennifer Jason Leigh Candy Webster
William Windom Bob Cody
Troy Donahue Donny Vinton
Carole Cook Betty Welles
M. Emmet Walsh Mr. Clark
Ramon Bieri Mr. Pearson
Elizabeth Gorcey Bonnie Clark
John Cusack Johnny Maine
Joan Cusack Mary Maine
Camilla Hawk Mrs. Pearson
Melissa Domke Susan Pearson
Kimberly Spak Young neighbor girl (uncredited)
Tim Gamble Larry Hurlbuck
Fred Lerner Tucker Smith
Kathryn Joosten Mrs. Clark
Fern Persons Teacher
Steve Dahl Moose Shook