Reckless (1984 film)

Reckless is a 1984 American romantic drama film starring Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah. The film was directed by James Foley and written by Chris Columbus, in their directing and screenwriting debuts respectively. The film's soundtrack included music by Kim Wilde, INXS, Romeo Void, Bob Seger and Thomas Newman. It was shot in the Appalachian Mountains and Rust Belt of Steubenville, Ohio, Weirton, West Virginia and Mingo Junction, Ohio.[1]

Reckless
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJames Foley
Produced byScott Rudin
Edgar J. Scherick
Written byChris Columbus
Starring
Music byThomas Newman
CinematographyMichael Ballhaus
Edited byAlbert Magnoli
Production
company
Distributed byMGM/UA Entertainment
Release date
  • February 3, 1984 (1984-02-03)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million
Box office$8.3 million

Plot

Teenage outcast Johnny Rourke (Aidan Quinn) falls for upper-class cheerleader Tracey Prescott (Daryl Hannah). A random draw at the high school 'Tin Can-Can' dance pairs the two. Worlds collide and opposites attract as the two fall in love. Living dangerously, Rourke's anti-social behavior clashes with the privileged socialite Prescott. Hopes dashed, future prospects dim and the omnipresent American Steel mill looming large in the background of this one-industry-town, Rourke comes to grips with his estranged mother and recently deceased father (Kenneth McMillan). Meanwhile, Tracey is forced to decide between her stable longtime boyfriend Randy Daniels (Adam Baldwin) and Rourke.

Cast

References
  1. Janet Maslin (1984-02-03). "The Screen: 'Reckless'". The New York Times.
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