Reckless (1984 film)
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 Theatrical release poster |
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| Directed by | James Foley |
| Produced by | Carol Baum (Executive) Robert F. Colesberry (Associate) Scott Rudin Edgar J. Scherick |
| Written by | Chris Columbus |
| Starring | Aidan Quinn Daryl Hannah Cliff De Young Lois Smith Adam Baldwin |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
| Cinematography | Michael Ballhaus |
| Editing by | Albert Magnoli |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | February 3, 1984 |
| Running time | 90 min |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Reckless is a 1984 love story shot in the Appalachian Mountains and Rust Belt of Steubenville, Ohio, Weirton, West Virginia and Mingo Junction, Ohio. Starring Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn. Directed by James Foley and written by Chris Columbus. Soundtrack by INXS, Romeo Void, Bob Seger and Thomas Newman. This Eighties film was rated R in the U.S.
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[edit] Plot
Teenage outcast Johnny Rourke (Aidan Quinn) falls for upper-class cheerleader Tracey Prescott (Daryl Hannah). A random draw at the high school 'Tin Can-Can' dance pairs the two. Worlds collide and opposites attract as the two fall in love. Living dangerously, Rourke's anti-social behavior clashes with the privileged socialite Prescott. Hopes dashed, future prospects dim and the omnipresent American Steel mill looming large in the background of this one-industry-town, Rourke comes to grips with his estranged mother and recently deceased father (Kenneth McMillan). Meanwhile, Tracey is forced to decide between her stable longtime boyfriend Randy Daniels (Adam Baldwin) and Rourke.
[edit] Cast
- Aidan Quinn - Johnny Rourke
- Daryl Hannah - Tracey Prescott
- Kenneth McMillan - John Rourke Sr.
- Cliff DeYoung - Coach Barton
- Lois Smith - Mrs. Prescott
- Adam Baldwin - Randy Daniels
- Dan Hedaya - Peter Daniels
- Billy Jayne - David Prescott
- Toni Kalem - Donna
- Jennifer Grey - Cathy Bennario
- Haviland Morris - Mary Pat Sykes
- Pamela Springsteen - Karen Sybern
[edit] Other Notables
The film catapulted Quinn, Hannah, Baldwin and Jennifer Grey to major stardom. The end scene (credits rolling) with Rourke riding a double yellow line, switching from the wrong side of the road to the right, symbolizes Rourke's new found conformity.
[edit] Soundtrack
Along with Romeo Void's single "Never Say Never", Bob Seger's "Roll Me Away" and original music by Thomas Newman's "Understanding Gravity", the soundtrack borrowed heavily from Shabooh Shoobah, INXS's 1982 breakthrough album. The movie gave the Australian band much needed North American exposure, and in turn, INXS's fresh new wave sound contributed to the artistic success of the film.
[edit] External links
- Reckless at the Internet Movie Database
- Reckless at AllRovi
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