Vision Quest (1985)
Average Rating: 5.4/10
Reviews Counted: 12
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 5
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According to high school wrestler Matthew Modine, a spiritual "Vision Quest" is necessary for him to decide his future. Thus, Modine starts behaving in a manner that amazes even himself. The crowning achievement of Modine's new outlook on life is his romance with 21-year-old artist Linda Fiorentino. Somehow, all of this boils down to the standard "underdog makes good at crucial sports event" finale. Essentially Rocky and Breaking Away redux, Vision Quest is saved by the spirited performances of
Feb 15, 1985 Wide
Jun 1, 2004
Warner Home Video
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Cast
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Matthew Modine
Louden Swain -
Linda Fiorentino
Carla -
Michael Schoeffling
Kuch -
Ronny Cox
Mr. Swain/Louden's Dad -
Harold Sylvester
Tanneran -
Charles Hallahan
Coach -
J.C. Quinn
Elmo -
Daphne Zuniga
Margie Epstein -
Frank Jasper
Shute -
Roberts Blossom
Grandpa -
James Gammon
Kuch's Dad -
Jana Marie Hupp
Sally -
Gary Kasper
Otto -
Raphael Sbarge
Schmoozler -
R.H. Thomson
Kevin -
Madonna
Special Appearance -
Forest Whitaker
Bulldozer -
Jay Bonnett
Thompson Teammate -
Tony Christianson
Thompson Teammate -
Ted Collins
Thompson Teammate -
Darrell Briggs
Referee -
Tom Elkins
Announcer -
Judith Hansen
Elsie -
David Haugen
Student Manager -
Kevin Kahl Lease
Exercise Leader -
Fred Miles
Louden's Opponent -
Sean Morgan
Injured Salesman -
Ken Pelo
Hoover Team Coach -
Paul Spangenberg
Thompson Medic -
Cash Stone
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Its saving grace is the understated and uncanny performance by Modine.
sappy but enjoyable
Matthew Modine's affecting performance makes the coming-of-age flick click.
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