Body Slam
Body Slam is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Hal Needham and starring Dirk Benedict, Roddy Piper, Tanya Roberts, Sam Fatu, and Captain Lou Albano. The film revolves around a down-and-out music promoter who inadvertently becomes a successful professional wrestling manager. After being exiled from the business by a rival manager, he finds success in promoting shows that feature both wrestling and rock music. The film features many well-known wrestlers of the time and references the Rock 'n' Wrestling era of professional wrestling.
Plot
M. Harry Smilac (Dirk Benedict), once a successful music promoter, is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his sole client, the rock band Kick. Behind on his car payments and owing a large amount to a banker, he reluctantly accepts a job finding musical acts for the fundraiser of an unpopular politician. Although not entirely happy with his new gig, Smilac finds a love interest in Candace Vandervagen (Tanya Roberts), the daughter of the politician's wealthy campaign booster.
Cast
More details
director | Hal Needham |
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genre | comedy |
keywords | barbarian blacklist book booker booster boosterism country road cross country fundraiser heel lou albano love interest music manager musical acts pro wrestling rock rock band sione vailahi tag team teijo khan tom cassett villainous wrestle |
producer | Mike Curb |
productionCompany | Hemdale Film Corporation |
publisher | Orion Pictures |
theme | direct-to-video professional wrestling |