Vision Quest
“All he needed was a lucky break. Then one day she moved in.”
Synopsis
After deciding he needs to do something meaningful with his life, high school wrestler Louden Swain sets out on a mission to drop weight and challenge the area's undefeated champion, which creates problems with his teammates and health. Matters are complicated further when Louden's father takes in an attractive female drifter who's on her way to San Francisco.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Matthew Modine
Louden Swain
Linda Fiorentino
Carla
Ronny Cox
Larry Swain
Daphne Zuniga
Margie Epstein
Charles Hallahan
The Coach
Michael Schoeffling
Kuch
Harold Sylvester
Gene Tanneran
J.C. Quinn
Elmo
Madonna
Singer
Forest Whitaker
Balldozer
Gary Kasper
Otto
R.H. Thomson
Kevin
Raphael Sbarge
Schmoozler
Frank Jasper
Shute
Roberts Blossom
Grandpa
James Gammon
Kuch's Dad
Tom Elkins
Announcer
Jana Marie Hupp
Sally
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Darryl Ponicsan
- Original Score
- Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- Vision Quest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Becker
Darryl Ponicsan, Terry Davis
Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke
Owen Roizman
Maury Winetrobe
Jon Peters, Peter Guber, Stan Weston, Adam Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Becker
Director
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Susan Becker
Costume Design
Jon Peters
Producer
Bill Malley
Production Design
Darryl Ponicsan
Screenplay
Peter Guber
Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vision Quest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vision Quest about?
After deciding he needs to do something meaningful with his life, high school wrestler Louden Swain sets out on a mission to drop weight and challenge the area's undefeated champion, which creates problems with his teammates and health. Matters are complicated further when Louden's father takes in an attractive female drifter who's on her way to San Francisco.
Who directed Vision Quest?
Vision Quest was directed by Harold Becker.
Who stars in Vision Quest?
The principal cast of Vision Quest includes Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, Ronny Cox, Daphne Zuniga, Charles Hallahan.
When was Vision Quest released and how long is it?
Vision Quest was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Vision Quest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vision Quest was composed by Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke.
Is Vision Quest based on a book or true story?
Vision Quest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Terry Davis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vision Quest?
Vision Quest holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).