Body Slam [Blu-ray]

Director: Hal Needham Hal Needham

Overview

Harry Similac (Dirk Benedict) is a music promoter who must scramble to stay out of debt in this slapstick comedy. He hits upon the idea of becoming a wrestling promoter and steals Rick Roberts (Roddy Piper) from his former manager Captain Lou Milano (Lou Albano). He books his rock band Kick at the match and creates a new phenomena that combines wrestling with rock n' roll. Charles Nelson Reilly, Billy Barty, and John Astin provide memorable comedy relief. Cameo appearances by wrestlers Ric Flair, Afa & Sika, Sheik Adnan Al Kaissy, Freddie Blassie, and Bruno Sammartino add further realism to this feature that recalls the rock-and-wrestling spectaculars of the early 1980s.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/2021
UPC:	0738329254032
Original Release:	1987
Rating:	PG
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Language:	English
Time:	1:29:00
Sales rank:	5,230

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Dirk Benedict	M. Harry Smilac
Tanya Roberts	Candace Vandervagen
Roddy Piper	Quick Rick Roberts
Capt. Lou Albano	Captain Lou Murano
Barry J. Gordon	Sheldon
Charles Reilly	Vic Carson
Billy Barty	Tim McClusky
John Astin	Scotty
Dennis Fimple	Elmo
Tonga Kid	Actor
Wild Samoan	Actor
Kellie Martin	Actor
Bruno Sammartino	Actor
Michael Lloyd	Composer
John D'Andrea	Composer

Technical Credits

Steve Burkon

Hal Needham	Director
Mike Curb	Producer
James Halty	Stunts
Steve Burkon	Screenwriter,Producer
Michael Evje	Sound/Sound Designer
James McCann	Sound/Sound Designer