Body Slam
"He's down but never out..."
Originally released in 1986. Body Slam is a comedy/music film. directed by Hal Needham. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, and Roddy Piper
Synopsis
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Benedict
as M. Harry Smilac
Tanya Roberts
as Candace Vandervagen
Roddy Piper
as Quick Rick Roberts
Louis Albano
as Capt. Lou Murano
Barry Gordon
as Sheldon Brockmeister
Charles Nelson Reilly
as Vic Carson
Billy Barty
as Tim McClusky
John Astin
as Scotty
Sydney Lassick
as Shapiro
John Fujioka
as Mr. Kim
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Musifilm Productions
- Hemdale Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Body Slam about?
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When m...
Who directed Body Slam?
Body Slam was directed by Hal Needham.
How long is Body Slam?
Body Slam has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Body Slam released?
Body Slam was released on November 21, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Body Slam?
The main cast of Body Slam includes Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, Roddy Piper, Louis Albano, Barry Gordon.