Against All Odds (1984)
Sometimes love is the most dangerous game of all.
Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake Wise offers Terry a hefty sum to go to Mexico and find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. Terry cannot turn the offer down. When Terry locates Jessie, the two fall in love. Terry reports that he failed to find her, but Jake sends someone else. Terry and Jessie's love must endure unexpected twists.
Cast
- Jeff Bridges - Terry Brogan
- Rachel Ward - Jessie Wyler
- James Woods - Jake Wise
- Alex Karras - Hank Sully
- Jane Greer - Mrs. Wyler
- Richard Widmark - Ben Caxton
- Dorian Harewood - Tommy
- Swoosie Kurtz - Edie
- Saul Rubinek - Steve Kirsch
- Pat Corley - Ed Phillips
Screenplay
Themes
Betrayal and Deadly Conspiracy, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Betrayal from the Closest Friend
Keywords
escape, manipulation, redemption, murder, betrayal, conspiracy, double crossed, double cross, passion and romance
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Against All Odds about?
- Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake Wise offers Terry a hefty sum to go to Mexico and find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. Terry cannot turn the offer down. When Terry locates Jessie, the two fall in love. Terry reports that he failed to find her, but Jake sends someone else. Terry and Jessie's love must endure unexpected twists.
- Who directed Against All Odds?
- Against All Odds was directed by Taylor Hackford.
- Who stars in Against All Odds?
- Against All Odds stars Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, James Woods, Alex Karras, Jane Greer, Richard Widmark.
- How long is Against All Odds?
- Against All Odds has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Against All Odds?
- Against All Odds is a Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was Against All Odds produced?
- Against All Odds was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Against All Odds?
- The themes of Against All Odds include: Betrayal and Deadly Conspiracy, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Betrayal from the Closest Friend.