Rivals
“Today's Story...He accepted the challenge of a hostile society...and triumphed!”
Synopsis
After the death of his father, Adam moves (with his family) from their sheep farm in Wyoming to Los Angeles. Soon after arriving, Adam gets mixed up with Clyde, a mannerless bully who enjoys pulling pranks on Adam and putting him down for his rural image. Adam, in turn, gets back at Clyde on a number of occasions, and the two soon become rivals. When Clyde starts taking a fancy to Adam's sister, and his girfriend starts hanging out with Adam, relations between the two rapidly come to a head.
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Stewart Petersen
Adam Cummins
Philip Brown
Clyde 'Clutch' Turner
Dana Kimmell
Brook
Jeff Chamberlain
Sludge
Lachelle Chamberlain
Alice Kay Cummins (as Lachelle Price)
Shannon Farnon
Carol Cummins
Joel Kenney
Beaner (as Joel P. Kenney)
Albert Lantieri
Stoney
Richard Cansino
Gimper
Laurie Lea Schaefer
Ms. Pinkel
Jack L. Clark
The Principal
Connie Ann Hearn
Kate Cummins
Dick Ryal
Funeral Director
Michael Bair
Car Clubber 1
Ken Martinez
Ignacio
Wyatt Knight
Car Clubber 2
Barbara Baroe
Brook's Mother
David Doremus
Chuck
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyman Dayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Kieth Merrill
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- Rivals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Dayton Productions, Lyman Dayton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyman Dayton
Kieth Merrill
Lex de Azevedo
Arthur R. Botham
Brad Stanley
Lyman Dayton, J. Louis Delli Gatti
Department Leadership Roster
Lyman Dayton
Director
Arthur R. Botham
Director of Photography
Phil Adams
Stunt Coordinator
Brad Stanley
Editor
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Lyman Dayton
Producer
Kieth Merrill
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rivals
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What is Rivals about?
After the death of his father, Adam moves (with his family) from their sheep farm in Wyoming to Los Angeles. Soon after arriving, Adam gets mixed up with Clyde, a mannerless bully who enjoys pulling pranks on Adam and putting him down for his rural image. Adam, in turn, gets back at Clyde on a number of occasions, and the two soon become rivals. When Clyde starts taking a fancy to Adam's sister, and his girfriend starts hanging out with Adam, relations between the two rapidly come to a head.
Who directed Rivals?
Rivals was directed by Lyman Dayton.
Who stars in Rivals?
The principal cast of Rivals includes Stewart Petersen, Philip Brown, Dana Kimmell, Jeff Chamberlain, Lachelle Chamberlain.
When was Rivals released and how long is it?
Rivals was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Rivals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rivals was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rivals?
Rivals holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).