Body Slam (1987)
Directed by Hal Needham
Genres - Sports & Recreation, Music, Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Sports Comedy |
Release Date - Nov 21, 1986 (USA) |
Run Time - 89 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Dan Pavlides
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.
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wrestling-Greco-Roman, music-promoter, rags-to-riches, rock-music, sports, stars [celebrities]