Against All Odds (1984) - film review
Taylor Hackford
Action / Adventure / Crime / Drama / Romance / Thriller

Summary
Against All Odds is an American thriller film first released in 1984,
directed by Taylor Hackford.
The film stars Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges, James Woods, Alex Karras and Jane Greer.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Script: Eric Hughes, Daniel Mainwaring
- Photo: Donald E. Thorin
- Music: Larry Carlton, Michel Colombier
- Cast: Rachel Ward (Jessie Wyler), Jeff Bridges (Terry Brogan), James Woods (Jake Wise), Alex Karras (Hank Sully), Jane Greer (Mrs. Grace Wyler), Richard Widmark (Ben Caxton), Dorian Harewood (Tommy), Swoosie Kurtz (Edie), Saul Rubinek (Steve Kirsch), Pat Corley (Ed Phillips), Bill McKinney (Head Coach Stassen), Allen Williams (Bob Soames), Sam Scarber (Assistant Coach Sam), Jon St. Elwood (Ahmad Cooper), Tamara Stafford (Kirsch’s Girlfriend), Jonathan Terry (Ryskind), Paul Valentine (Councilman Leonard Weinberg), Ted White (Security Guard with Dog), Stone Bower (Security Guard), Mel Scott-Thomas (Quarterback), Barnetta McCarthy (Receptionist #1), Ginger LaBrie (Receptionist #2), David Dayan (Car Valet), Tom Kelly (Football Announcer), Kid Creole (Kid Creole), Adriana Kaegi (Coconut), Cheryl Poirier (Coconut), Taryn Hagey (Coconut), Coati Mundi (Kid Creole’s Band)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 128 min
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