Foley's feature debut treads the familiar turf of defiant teenagers, basically a compilation of contrivances and cliches lifted out The Wild One (Brando), Rebel Without Cause (James Dean), and most recently, All the Right Moves (Tom Cruise).
Reckless
Girls like Tracy never tell their parents about guys like Rourke.
1984 · 1h 34m · R
Drama, Romance
Directed by
James Foley
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Reckless
Overview
Teenager Johnny Rourke is reckless. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, he breaks the law and girls' hearts with equal cool. Cheerleader Tracey Prescott is reckless too. She dumps her conventional life and boring boyfriend to follow Johnny wherever his dangerous path leads.
Director and cast
- James Foley Director
- Aidan Quinn as Johnny Rourke
- Daryl Hannah as Tracey Prescott
- Kenneth McMillan as John Rourke Sr.
- Cliff DeYoung as Phil Barton
- Lois Smith as Mrs. Prescott
- Adam Baldwin as Randy Daniels
- Dan Hedaya as Peter Daniels
- Billy Jayne as David Prescott
- Toni Kalem as Donna
- Jennifer Grey as Cathy Bennario
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