Grandview, U.S.A.

August. 03,1984      R
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Jamie Lee Curtis as  Michelle 'Mike' Cody
C. Thomas Howell as  Tim Pearson
Patrick Swayze as  Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Jennifer Jason Leigh as  Candy Webster
William Windom as  Bob Cody
Troy Donahue as  Donny Vinton
Carole Cook as  Betty Welles
M. Emmet Walsh as  Mr. Clark
Ramon Bieri as  Mr. Pearson
Elizabeth Gorcey as  Bonnie Clark

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