Fast Forward (1984)

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In yet another rubber-stamped, mid-'80s teen dancing film, hot on the success of Flashdance, a group of high schoolers called the "Adventurers Eight" from Sandusky, Ohio (known by Midwest teens for its large amusement park), decide to undertake a journey to New York City to enter the Big Showdown, a… More In yet another rubber-stamped, mid-'80s teen dancing film, hot on the success of Flashdance, a group of high schoolers called the "Adventurers Eight" from Sandusky, Ohio (known by Midwest teens for its large amusement park), decide to undertake a journey to New York City to enter the Big Showdown, a dance competition with corporate sponsors. As though Sandusky were somehow insulated from the teen culture that otherwise spreads new trends like wildfire, these teens are not aware of the latest dance crazes on the streets of New York, something they pick up while in the city. But misfortune strikes, and they lose their one connection to entering the big contest. They then have to survive the usual con artists or worse -- look for another way to get into the competition. If this script had been rehauled by teens familiar with their real language and attitudes, then the title Fast Forward would apply more to the action in the movie than the remote control. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Harry Keller, Sidney Poitier
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Drama

Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Bland and amateurish.

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Cast

            John Scott Clough as Matt Sherman

            Don Franklin as Michael Stafford

            Irene Worth as Ida Sabol

            Tamara Mark as June Wolsky

            Cindy McGee as Francine Hackett

            Tracy Silver as Meryl Stanton

            Gretchen Palmer as Valerie Thompson

            Monique Cintron as Rita Diaz

            Debra Varnaldo as Debbie Hughs

            Karen Kopins as Susan Granger

            Sam McMurray as Clem Friedkin

            Robin Bach as Mark Dalton

            Doris Belack as Mrs. Gilroy

            Noel Conlon as Mr. Stanton

            Michael De Lorenzo as Caesar Lopez

            Val de Vargas as M.C.

            Robert DoQui as Mr. Hughes

            Phyllis Erlich as Landlady

            Bob Giovanne as Policeman

            Kevin Jay as D.J.

            Lisa Maurer as Restaurant Lady

            Regan Patno as Caesar's Gang

            Rick Rossovich
            
            Michael Rougas as Maitre d'

            Dorian Sanchez as Caesar's Gang

            Constance Towers as Jessie Granger

            David White as Mr. Sabol

            Vince Cannon as Head Electrician

            Scott Wilder as Hoodlum

            Steve Beach as Tenement Boy

            Derrick Brice as Caesar's Gang

            Panos Christi as Maitre d'

            Rick Collitti as Detective

            Tony Cuen as Tenement Boy

            Dynamic Breakers
            
            Hugo Huizar as Rico

            Jef Scott Band
            
            Kenneth Jezek as Caesar's Gang

            Bobbi Jordon as Mrs. Stanton

            David LeBell as Hoodlum

            Bob Lippre as Band Leader

            Living Daylights
            
            David Martinson as Band Assistant

            Keith Nisanoff as Tenement Boy

            Laura O'Banion as Caesar's Gang

            Linda Talcott as Caesar's Gang

            Paul Ryan as Staffer

            Jack Heller as Boss
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