Synopsis
Footloose (1984) Classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. And a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Fast-paced drama is filled with such now-famous hit songs as the title track and "Let's Hear It for the Boy". ??Anonymous

Awards: 1 win & 6 nominations total
Budget: $8,200,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $80,039,064
Soundtrack: Footloose (Performed by Kenny Loggins)


Herbert Ross
Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow
1984-02-17 (United States)
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