Grandview, U.S.A.
“Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.”
Synopsis
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.
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Grandview U.S.A. (1984) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-15
Top Cast
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Michelle 'Mike' Cody
C. Thomas Howell
Tim Pearson
Patrick Swayze
Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Candy Webster
William Windom
Bob Cody
Troy Donahue
Donny Vinton
Carole Cook
Betty Welles
M. Emmet Walsh
Mr. Clark
Ramon Bieri
Mr. Pearson
Elizabeth Gorcey
Bonnie Clark
John Philbin
Cowboy
John Cusack
Johnny Maine
Joan Cusack
Mary Maine
Camilla Hawk
Mrs. Pearson
Melissa Domke
Susan Pearson
Jason Court
Benny
Kimberly Spak
Young neighbor girl (uncredited)
Tim Gamble
Larry Hurlbuck
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverly Hills, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Hixon
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Grandview, U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.7M
- Production Studios
- CBS Theatrical Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randal Kleiser
Ken Hixon
Thomas Newman
Reynaldo Villalobos
Robert Gordon
Peter W. Rea, William Blaylock, Andrew Gellis, Jonathan T. Taplin
Department Leadership Roster
Randal Kleiser
Director
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Ken Hixon
Writer
Peter W. Rea
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
William Blaylock
Producer
Jan Scott
Production Design
Fred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Gordon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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What is Grandview, U.S.A. about?
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.
Who directed Grandview, U.S.A.?
Grandview, U.S.A. was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Who stars in Grandview, U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Grandview, U.S.A. includes Jamie Lee Curtis, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Windom.
When was Grandview, U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Grandview, U.S.A. was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Grandview, U.S.A. make at the box office?
Grandview, U.S.A. grossed $4.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Grandview, U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grandview, U.S.A. was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grandview, U.S.A.?
Grandview, U.S.A. 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.).