''Meatballs 4'' (also known as ''Meatballs 4: To the Rescue'') is a 1992

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

and the fourth and final installment in the '' Meatballs'' series of films. It was shot in its entirety at

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, starting in the late summer of 1991. Originally conceived as a comedy-drama titled ''Happy Campers'', the project was retooled after production had begun to be part of the ''Meatballs'' series.

Plot

Ricky Wade is the hottest

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instructor around, and he has just been rehired by his former employer/camp to whip up attendance. However, the camp is in serious financial trouble and the owner of a rival, more popular, camp wants to buy them out. Thus, the two camps engage in a winner-take-all competition that will settle the rivalry once and for all.

Cast

Corey Feldman Corey Scott Feldman (born July 16, 1971) is an American actor and musician. As a youth, he became well known for roles in the 1980s in films such as '' Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'' (1984), ''Gremlins'' (1984), ''The Goonies'' (1985), a ...

as Ricky Wade * Sarah Douglas as Monica Shavetts *

Jack Nance Marvin John Nance (December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996), known professionally as Jack Nance, was an American actor. A longtime collaborator of filmmaker David Lynch, Nance portrayed the lead in Lynch's directorial film debut ''Eraserhead'' (1 ...

as Neil Peterson * Steven M. Bradley as Nelson Beyers, Ski Judge * Bojesse Christopher as Wes Ford * Brad Grunberg as Victor "Johnny Cocktails" Thigpen * J. Trevor Edmond as Howie Duncan * Paige French as Jennifer Lipton * John Mendoza as Dick *

Bentley Mitchum Bentley Mitchum (born February 22, 1967) is an American actor who has appeared in about 40 films and TV series, including Sundance grand jury prize winner ''Ruby in Paradise'', ''The Man in the Moon'', ''The Wonder Years'', ''Conviction'', '' Su ...

as Kyle Linck *

Deborah Tucker Deborah Tucker is an actress who appeared in American television and film during the late-1980s and early-1990s. Her first credited appearance as an actress was as a cast member of the short-lived television series ''Living Dolls'' in September ...

as Kelly Peterson * Frank Walton as Nunzio *

Cristy Thom Cristy is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: * Cristy Fermin (born 1958), Filipino talk show host * Cristy Lane (born 1940), American country and gospel singer * Cristy Thom (born 1971), American model, actress, and ar ...

as Hillary * Brian Christensen as Michael Peltz * Jojo Farkas as Bus Driver * Monique de Lacy as Lovelie #1 *

Neriah Davis Neriah ( he, נֵרִיָּה ''Nērīyyā'', "My lamp is Jah") is the son of Mahseiah, and the father of Baruch and Seraiah ben Neriah. He is mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah (32:12 and 51:59) of the Hebrew Bible. Talmud The Talmud lists him a ...

as Nariah

Production

During filming in November 1991, Jack Nance's wife

Kelly Jean Van Dyke Kelly Jean Van Dyke (June 5, 1958 – November 17, 1991) was an American actress and adult film performer. She was the daughter of actor Jerry Van Dyke, niece of the actor Dick Van Dyke, and first cousin once removed of Shane Van Dyke. As an a ...

died by suicide. He left the production to return to Los Angeles and returned to filming five days after her ashes were scattered.

References

External links

MeatballsOnline
Meatballs Movie Website * 1992 films 1992 comedy films 1990s English-language films Films about summer camps Films shot in California American comedy films Films directed by Bob Logan 1990s American films {{1990s-comedy-film-stub