Body Slam (1986)

Cast

• Dirk Benedict - M. Harry Smilac
• Tanya Roberts - Candace Vandervagen
• Roddy Piper - Quick Rick Roberts
• Louis Albano - Capt. Lou Murano
• Barry Gordon - Sheldon Brockmeister
• Charles Nelson Reilly - Vic Carson
• Billy Barty - Tim McClusky
• John Astin - Scotty
• Sydney Lassick - Shapiro
• John Fujioka - Mr. Kim

Screenplay

• Steve Burkow
• Shel Lytton (Story)
• Shel Lytton

Themes

Wrestling Mania and Entertainment World

Keywords

sports, wrestling, wrestler

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Body Slam about?

M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.

Who directed Body Slam?

Body Slam was directed by Hal Needham.

Who stars in Body Slam?

Body Slam stars Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, Roddy Piper, Louis Albano, Barry Gordon, Charles Nelson Reilly.

How long is Body Slam?

Body Slam has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).

What genre is Body Slam?

Body Slam is a Comedy, Music film.

Where was Body Slam produced?

Body Slam was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Body Slam?

The themes of Body Slam include: Wrestling Mania and Entertainment World.