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directed by Gene Taft and written by Len Jenkin. The film stars

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and

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. The film was released on November 2, 1984, by

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Plot

Job Dalton is the illegitimate son of star rocker Chris Dalton. He is attending a military school when he receives the sad news that his mother has died. Chris is on tour when the news of the death of Job's mother reaches him. A bit bored with his life and desiring to gain a relationship with his son, he decides to bring the boy on tour with him. To Job, who has only heard his mother's version of their relationship, and who views the military school as home, and aspires to a military career, his father's life and career are as foreign as life on Mars. What follows are lessons for both as Chris learns how to set limits, how to talk (and listen to) a teenager; and Job learns how to loosen up and enjoy life. They clash frequently on their way to understanding each other, but the denouement in the desert is moving and leaves the viewer feeling they're on the right track.

Cast

as Chris Dalton *

as Job Dalton *

as Shelly *

as Manzini *Leeyan Granger as Melanie *Rex Ludwick as Animal *Michael Wilding Jr. as Terry *Dennis Tufano as Leland *Stephen John Hunter as S.G. *Gary Chase as Buster * Merry Clayton as herself *

Billy Preston William Everett Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was an American keyboardist, singer and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he ba ...

as himself *

Ollie E. Brown Ollie E. Brown (sometimes credited as simply Ollie Brown) (born April 20, 1953) is an American drummer, percussionist, record producer, and high-school basketball coach. A prolific session musician, Brown has performed on over a hundred albums in ...

as himself *Mark J. Goodman as himself *Melissa Prophet as Charlotte *

Joe Mantell Joseph Mantell (né Mantel; December 21, 1915 – September 29, 2010) was an American film and television actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as best friend Angie in the 1955 film '' Marty'', which h ...

as Attorney * Sandy Kenyon as Colonel *Linda Blais as Stewardess *James Bem Sobieski as Cadet in Barracks *Ida Martin as Baby Nicholas *Lily Martin as Baby Nicholas *Anthony T. Mazzucchi as Mazzucchi *Shepard Saunders as Bob Ritz *

Robert Michaels Robert Michaels (Roberto Michele Buttarazzi) (born in Toronto, Canada) is a Juno Award winner and nominee, multi-gold and platinum-selling recording artist, guitarist and vocalist. Michaels returned from Canada to his mothers home town of Arpi ...

as Peter Styne *Judith Marx as Yvonne *Marissa Ravelli as Daughter #1 *Wendy Brainard as Daughter #2 *Nina Franciosa as Girl in Audience *

Andrew Lauer Andrew Michael Lauer (born June 19, 1965) (also known as ''Andy Lauer'') is an American feature and documentary filmmaker, actor, and social activist. Lauer is the Founder President & CEO of ReelAid, a non-profit organization made up of filmmake ...

as Boy in Audience *Richard Caruso as Sax Player *Marla Phillips as Gloria Aaron *Candy Chase as Cowgirl *Lee Schaff Guardino as Cowgirl *Larry Randles as Cowboy *Greg Gault as Cowboy *Paul Micale as Policeman *Heidi Banks as Groupie #1 *Paige Nan Pollack as Groupie #2 *Rhonda Rosen as Waitress *Hank Robinson as Umpire *Ralph E. MacEwen as Roadie *Max Rasmussen as Roadie *Jim Veneziano as Roadie *Bradley Lieberman as Cadet *Erik Troy as Cadet

References

External links

* 1984 drama films 1984 films American drama films 1980s English-language films TriStar Pictures films Films scored by Tom Scott 1984 directorial debut films 1980s American films Films shot in San Diego English-language drama films {{1980s-drama-film-stub