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Movie · 1984

Grandview, U.S.A.

Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.

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Small town coming of age Restless youth Romantic triangle Blue collar melodrama Generational tension Bittersweet romance

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Release
1984
Runtime
97 min

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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