Take Down
“Just once...everyone has to be a winner!”
Synopsis
An unqualified teacher finds himself saddled with coaching duties after a small group of high school seniors form a wrestling team in a last ditch effort to end a 9-year losing streak against a rival school.
Top Cast
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Edward Herrmann
Ed Branish
Kathleen Lloyd
Jill Branish
Lorenzo Lamas
Nick Kilvitus
Maureen McCormick
Brooke Cooper
Stephen Furst
Randy Jensen
Toney Smith
Chauncey Washington
Salvador Feliciano
Tom Palumbo
Boyd Silversmith
Jack Gross
Nicolas Beauvy
Jimmy Kier
Kevin Hooks
Jasper MacGrudder
Lisa Gleave
Mingo Junction Cheerleader
Darryl Peterson
Ted Yacabobich
Kieth Merrill
Arnold
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Hendershot, Kieth Merrill
- Original Score
- Merrill B. Jenson
- Original Title
- Take Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- American Film Consortium, Buena Vista Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieth Merrill
Eric Hendershot, Kieth Merrill
Merrill B. Jenson
Reed Smoot
Kieth Merrill
Department Leadership Roster
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Eric Hendershot
Writer
Kieth Merrill
Producer
Kieth Merrill
Writer
Kieth Merrill
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Take Down
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What is Take Down about?
An unqualified teacher finds himself saddled with coaching duties after a small group of high school seniors form a wrestling team in a last ditch effort to end a 9-year losing streak against a rival school.
Who directed Take Down?
Take Down was directed by Kieth Merrill.
Who stars in Take Down?
The principal cast of Take Down includes Edward Herrmann, Kathleen Lloyd, Lorenzo Lamas, Maureen McCormick, Stephen Furst.
When was Take Down released and how long is it?
Take Down was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Take Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Take Down was composed by Merrill B. Jenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take Down?
Take Down holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).