The Pigs vs. The Freaks
Synopsis
In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.
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Eugene Roche
Police Chief Frank Brockmeyer
Grant Goodeve
Neal Brockmeyer
Adam Baldwin
Mickey South
Penny Peyser
Janice Zimmer
Brian Dennehy
Sergeant Cheever
Stephen Furst
Steamboat
Gloria DeHaven
Maureen Brockmeyer
Patrick Swayze
Doug Zimmer
William Windom
Mayor Malcolm Wallwood
Tony Randall
Rambaba Organimus
Elisha Cook Jr.
Novatney
Tom Harmon
Game Announcer
Joe Kapp
Pete Bose
Pat Studstill
Mad Dog Osloff
Graham Jarvis
Commander Oliver Krebs
Brad Wilkin
Ben Grimaldi
J.D. Hall
Riley Webster
Jim Greenleaf
Blatz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon T. Dawson, Jack Epps Jr.
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- The Pigs vs. The Freaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Ten-Four Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Gordon T. Dawson, Jack Epps Jr.
Mark Snow
Frank Beascoechea
Bill Parker, John Kaufman
Greg Strangis, Jack Epps Jr., Robert Huddleston, Sam Strangis
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Lowry
Director
Jack Epps Jr.
Producer
Bill Parker
Editor
Robert Huddleston
Producer
John Kaufman
Editor
Frank Beascoechea
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pigs vs. The Freaks
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What is The Pigs vs. The Freaks about?
In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.
Who directed The Pigs vs. The Freaks?
The Pigs vs. The Freaks was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in The Pigs vs. The Freaks?
The principal cast of The Pigs vs. The Freaks includes Eugene Roche, Grant Goodeve, Adam Baldwin, Penny Peyser, Brian Dennehy.
When was The Pigs vs. The Freaks released and how long is it?
The Pigs vs. The Freaks was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pigs vs. The Freaks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pigs vs. The Freaks was composed by Mark Snow.