Body Slam
“He's down but never out...”
Synopsis
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Body Slam (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-17
Top Cast
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Dirk Benedict
M. Harry Smilac
Tanya Roberts
Candace Vandervagen
Roddy Piper
Quick Rick Roberts
Louis Albano
Capt. Lou Murano
Barry Gordon
Sheldon Brockmeister
Charles Nelson Reilly
Vic Carson
Billy Barty
Tim McClusky
John Astin
Scotty
Sydney Lassick
Shapiro
John Fujioka
Mr. Kim
Kellie Martin
Missy Roberts
M.G. Kelly
TV Interviewer
Sam Fatu
Tonga Tom (as The Tonga Kid)
Sione Vailahi
Axe the Cannibal (as The Barbarian - Sione Vailahi)
Tom Kasat
Hammer the Cannibal (as Tijoe Khan)
Bruno Sammartino
Himself
Ric Flair
Himself
Freddie Blassie
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 15, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- Shel Lytton, Steve Burkow
- Original Score
- John D'Andrea, Michael Lloyd
- Original Title
- Body Slam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Musifilm Productions, Hemdale Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Needham
Shel Lytton, Steve Burkow
John D'Andrea, Michael Lloyd
Michael Shea
Randy D. Thornton
Mike Curb, Shel Lytton
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Needham
Director
Michael Shea
Director of Photography
Steve Burkow
Writer
Shel Lytton
Writer
Mike Curb
Producer
Shel Lytton
Producer
John D'Andrea
Original Music Composer
Michael Lloyd
Original Music Composer
Randy D. Thornton
Editor
Jerry R. Allen
Costume Design
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 Body Slam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Body Slam about?
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.
Who directed Body Slam?
Body Slam was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in Body Slam?
The principal cast of Body Slam includes Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, Roddy Piper, Louis Albano, Barry Gordon.
When was Body Slam released and how long is it?
Body Slam was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Body Slam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Body Slam was composed by John D'Andrea, Michael Lloyd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Body Slam?
Body Slam holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).