Reckless
“Girls like Tracy never tell their parents about guys like Rourke.”
Synopsis
Teenager Johnny Rourke is reckless. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, he breaks the law and girls' hearts with equal cool. Cheerleader Tracey Prescott is reckless too. She dumps her conventional life and boring boyfriend to follow Johnny wherever his dangerous path leads.
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Larry Karaszewski on RECKLESS
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-06-05
Top Cast
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Aidan Quinn
Johnny Rourke
Daryl Hannah
Tracey Prescott
Kenneth McMillan
John Rourke Sr.
Cliff DeYoung
Phil 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
Susan Kingsley
Eileen
Adam LeFevre
Officer Haskell
Ellen Mirojnick
Physics Teacher
Robert F. Colesberry
Marine Recruiter
Charles R. Cronin
Mr. Johnson
Tom Timcho
Gus Ulensky
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.77x
+$5.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Foley
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Columbus
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Reckless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Foley
Chris Columbus
Thomas Newman
Michael Ballhaus
Albert Magnoli
Scott Rudin, Carol Baum, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Columbus
Writer
James Foley
Director
Mic Rodgers
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Albert Magnoli
Editor
Scott Rudin
Producer
Jeffrey Townsend
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reckless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reckless about?
Teenager Johnny Rourke is reckless. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, he breaks the law and girls' hearts with equal cool. Cheerleader Tracey Prescott is reckless too. She dumps her conventional life and boring boyfriend to follow Johnny wherever his dangerous path leads.
Who directed Reckless?
Reckless was directed by James Foley.
Who stars in Reckless?
The principal cast of Reckless includes Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, Kenneth McMillan, Cliff DeYoung, Lois Smith.
When was Reckless released and how long is it?
Reckless was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Reckless?
Reckless had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $8.3M at the worldwide box office (2.77 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Reckless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reckless was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reckless?
Reckless holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).