Directed by:
Herbert RossScreenplay:
Dean PitchfordCinematography:
Ric WaiteComposer:
Miles GoodmanCast:
Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Chris Penn, Sarah Jessica Parker, John Laughlin, Brian Wimmer, Arthur Rosenberg, Elizabeth Gorcey (more)VOD (1)
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Footloose jumps with spirit, dazzling dance numbers and an electrifying musical score. It portrays the timeless struggle between innocent pleasure and rigid morality, when city-boy Ren McCormick (Kevin Bacon) finds himself in an uptight Midwestern town where dancing has been banned. Ren revolts with best friend Willard (Chris Penn) and the minister's daughter (Lori Singer). (official distributor synopsis)
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I'm not even sure why, but I just got caught up in the portrayal of the time, the place, the dance, as well as the realization that fanaticism in faith is absurd. Kevin Bacon is here as a rebel, but a kind one, just like the whole film is kind. It has a bit of Saturday Night Fever in it but without the downright dark shades. It’s too bad there aren't many dance scenes.
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