Grandview, U.S.A.

Aug 3, 1984

1h 37m

★ 5.7

Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

CBS Theatrical Films

Grandview, U.S.A. Trailers

Cast

Michelle 'Mike' Cody

Jamie Lee Curtis

Tim Pearson

C. Thomas Howell

Ernie 'Slam' Webster

Patrick Swayze

Candy Webster

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Bob Cody

William Windom

Donny Vinton

Troy Donahue

Betty Welles

Carole Cook

Mr. Clark

M. Emmet Walsh

Mr. Pearson

Ramon Bieri

Bonnie Clark

Elizabeth Gorcey

Cowboy

John Philbin

Johnny Maine

John Cusack

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