A teenager with a massive facial skull deformity and biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.
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- Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.
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| Cher | ... |
Rusty Dennis
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| Sam Elliott | ... |
Gar
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| Eric Stoltz | ... |
Rocky Dennis
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| Estelle Getty | ... |
Evelyn Steinberg
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| Richard Dysart | ... |
Abe
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| Laura Dern | ... |
Diana
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| Micole Mercurio | ... |
Babe
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| Harry Carey Jr. | ... |
Red
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| Dennis Burkley | ... |
Dozer
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| Lawrence Monoson | ... |
Ben
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| Ben Piazza | ... |
Mr. Simms
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L. Craig King | ... |
Eric
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| Alexandra Powers | ... |
Lisa
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| Kelly Jo Minter | ... |
Lorrie
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| Joe Unger | ... |
1st Boyfriend
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| Todd Allen | ... |
Canuck
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Howard Hirdler | ... |
Stickman
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Jeannie Dimter Barton | ... |
Jr. High Secretary
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| Steve James | ... |
Hospital Intern
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Cathy Arden | ... |
Hospital Doctor
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| Andrew Robinson | ... |
Dr. Vinton
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| Ivan J. Rado | ... |
Dr. Rudinsky
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Anna Hamilton Phelan | ... |
Puppy Lady
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| Wayne Grace | ... |
Drug Dealer
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| Nick Cassavetes | ... |
T.J.
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Les Dudek | ... |
Bone
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Jo-El Sonnier | ... |
Sunshine
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Rebecca Wood | ... |
Angel
(as Rebecca Sharkey)
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Paige Matthews | ... |
Stickman's Girl
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Patricia Pelham | ... |
Canuck's Girl
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Gale Ricketts | ... |
Sunshine's Girl
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| Stan Ross | ... |
Drunken Biker
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Scott Willardsen | ... |
Jr. High Student
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| Marsha Warfield | ... |
Homeroom Teacher
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| Allison Roth | ... |
Nancy Lawrence
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David Scott Milton | ... |
History Teacher
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| Creed Bratton | ... |
Carnival Ticket Taker
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Charles Taylor | ... |
2nd Boyfriend
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| Rummel Mor | ... |
Track Runner
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| Barry Tubb | ... |
Dewey
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Norman Kaplan | ... |
Self
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Marilyn Hamilton | ... |
Mr. Kaplan's Aide
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| Anna Thea Bogdanovich | ... |
Woman Counselor
(as Anna Thea)
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Louis Waldon | ... |
Camp Cook
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Toni Sawyer | ... |
Mrs. Adams
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Lou Felder | ... |
Mr. Adams
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| Christopher Rydell | ... |
Senior High Student
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Beth McKinley | ... |
Senior High Student
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| Jill Whitlow | ... |
Anne Marie
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Eddie Paul | ... |
Biker
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| Michael Adams | ... |
Biker
(as Mike Adams)
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Jeff Jensen | ... |
Biker
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Jack Wright | ... |
Biker
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Bill Baker | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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| Gary Brooks | ... |
Deaf Camper (uncredited)
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Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter | ... |
Blind Boy (uncredited)
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Dorothy Hack | ... |
Biker Woman (uncredited)
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Djuna Hobbs | ... |
Camp Counselor (uncredited)
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Kevin Schumm | ... |
Blind Youth (uncredited)
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Bill Willens | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Bogdanovich | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Anna Hamilton Phelan | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Howard P. Alston | ... | co-producer (as Howard Alston) |
| Lew Grade | ... | executive producer |
| C.J. Kettler | ... | executive producer |
| George Morfogen | ... | associate producer |
| Peggy Robertson | ... | associate producer |
| Martin Starger | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Dennis Ricotta | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| László Kovács | ... | director of photography (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
Editing by
| Barbara Ford | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Lisa Zeno Churgin | ... | assistant editor (as Lisa Churgin) |
| Rick Fields | ... | assistant editor (as Richard Fields) |
| Éva Gárdos | ... | supervising film editor (as Eva Gardos) |
| David Williams | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Jackie Burch | ... | (casting by) |
| Michael Chinich | ... | (casting by) |
Art Direction by
| Norman Newberry | ||
Set Decoration by
| Richard J. DeCinces | ... | (as Richard J. de Cinces) |
Makeup Department
| Hazel Catmull | ... | hair stylist |
| Sherry Caudle | ... | body makeup |
| Tommy Cole | ... | makeup artist: Cher |
| Zoltan Elek | ... | makeup artist: Rocky (as Zoltan) |
| John M. Elliott Jr. | ... | makeup artist |
| Renate Leuschner | ... | hair stylist: Cher (as Renate Leuschner Pless) |
| Brian Penikas | ... | test prosthetics |
| Michael Westmore | ... | makeup designer: Rocky |
Production Management
| William Watkins | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Katy Emde | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert Engelman | ... | second assistant director |
| Lisa Marmon | ... | second assistant director |
| Robert Williams | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Fred Chapman | ... | property master |
| Craig Gentry | ... | standby painter |
| Tom Margozewitz | ... | set property master |
| Phil Read | ... | construction coordinator (as Philip Read) |
| Greg Sachen | ... | lead man |
| Andrew Probert | ... | pre-production artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bruce Bell | ... | sound editor |
| Chris Carpenter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Crew Chamberlain | ... | boom operator / sound recordist |
| Lucy Coldsnow-Smith | ... | sound editor (as Lucy Coldsnow) |
| Michael H. Ford | ... | sound editor |
| Gil Hudson | ... | adr editor |
| Angie Luckey | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bob Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sam F. Shaw | ... | supervising sound editor (as Sam Shaw) |
| John Stacy | ... | supervising sound editor (as John M. Stacy) |
| Bruce Stambler | ... | sound editor |
| Ray West | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Keith A. Wester | ... | sound recordist (as Keith Wester) |
Special Effects by
| Danny Lester | ... | special effects (as Dan Lester) |
Stunts
| Michael Barnett | ... | stunts |
| Steve Morey | ... | stunt double |
| Eddie Paul | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richmond L. Aguilar | ... | chief lighting technician (as Richmond Aguilar) |
| Paul Caven | ... | best boy electrical |
| Steve Greaves | ... | best boy grip |
| Donald L. Hartley | ... | dolly grip |
| Gene Kearney | ... | key grip |
| Gemma La Mana | ... | still photographer (as Gemma LaMana Wills) |
| Paul Mindrup | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob Munoz | ... | best boy grip |
| Robert M. Stevens | ... | camera operator (as Robert Stevens) |
| Joseph E. Thibo | ... | first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Karl Brindle | ... | extras casting |
| David Gonzales | ... | casting coordinator |
| Nancy Nayor | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert Chase | ... | costumer: men |
| Sandra Culotta | ... | costumer: women |
| April Ferry | ... | costumes: Cher |
| G. Tony Scarano | ... | costume supervisor: men (as Tony Scarano) |
| Marla Denise Schlom | ... | costume supervisor: women |
Location Management
| David C. Thomas | ... | location manager (as David Thomas) |
| Ron Windred | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer |
| Dennis Ricotta | ... | music editor |
| Laurie Higgins Tobias | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betsy Norton | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Tuell | ... | transportation captain |
| Doug Wilson | ... | transportation coordinator (as Robert Wilson) |
Additional Crew
| Nancy Ambrose | ... | assistant: Mr. Alston |
| Marilyn Raye Bradfield | ... | medical technical advisor |
| Barbara Carleton | ... | assistant: Mr. Starger |
| Iris Chester | ... | assistant: Mr. Bogdanovich |
| Cathy Churchman | ... | animal trainer |
| Ginny Durkin | ... | assistant: Mr. Starger |
| Steve Foley | ... | production assistant: Bogdanovich |
| Jim Gerwig | ... | caterer |
| Steve Ginsberg | ... | unit publicist |
| Rosalyn Inzerella | ... | production coordinator |
| Jackie Martin | ... | animal trainer |
| Bill McCamey | ... | nurse: second unit |
| Renee Prudhomme | ... | assistant to michael chinich |
| Willie Radcliff | ... | craft service |
| James Wilson | ... | vocal coach: Rocky |
Thanks
| Robert L. Hoyt | ... | particular thanks (as Robert Hoyt) |
| Norman Kaplan | ... | very special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of India (1986) (India) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Elephant Films (2018) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Final Cut Entertainment (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Image Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- MCA Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2011) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
- One Gate Media (2024) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- K!SSPROOF Entertainment (cast appearance booking)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Rusty Dennis (Cher) is the mother of Rocky (Eric Stoltz), a seriously deformed, but extremely intelligent and emotionally warm teenager. Rusty is a no-nonsense mother whose wild lifestyle is often at odds with her tenderness and protectiveness towards Rocky. She is determined that Rocky be given the same chances and happiness that everyone else takes for granted.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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| Taglines | They told 16-year-old Rocky Dennis he could never be like everyone else. So he was determined to be better. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Cher, this movie was shot in Rocky and Rusty Dennis' old neighborhood. One day she was walking down a street with Eric Stoltz (in make-up) and an old man yelled "Hi!" at Eric. He then said, "I'm so happy to see you, I heard you died." Cher says he was so happy that they didn't have the heart to tell him the truth. See more » |
| Goofs | When Laura Dern is leaving the camp (right before her parents arrive) you can clearly hear one of the children that she hugs refer to her as Laura instead of Diana, her character name. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Mask (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Badlands See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Rocky Dennis: [voiceover; a poem Rocky had written] These things are good: ice cream and cake, a ride on a Harley, seeing monkeys in the trees, the rain on my tongue, and the sun shining on my face. These things are a drag: dust in my hair, holes in my shoes, no money in my pocket, and the sun shining on my face. See more » |