Against All Odds (1984), Director: Taylor Hackford, rated R for sexuality, violence, language

Sometimes love is the most dangerous game of all.

Film ClipStarring: Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, James Woods, Alex Karras, Richard Widmark, Jane Greer, Dorian Harewood

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"That idiot football player you were going to get - well, he has got me by the balls." – Ben Caxton

Why watch this? This is one the sexiest films - your eyeballs will fog up.

Plot Summary: An aging football player, Terry Brogan, is hired to find the runaway girlfriend of an old acquaintance, Jake Wise, a shady nightclub owner. When Terry finds her, he and the woman, Jessie, fall passionately in love, complicating his assignment. Their newfound love entangles them in a web of intrigue, including corruption and danger.

Dad's Preview: This steamy '80's drama features two beautiful individuals in Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward. If you are looking for a romantic drama where the chemistry between the film's lovers works, this is it. What also works are the plot points at work to keep them apart. It is suspenseful, intense and, wow, what an ending!


New Visions, Columbia-Delphi Productions; Columbia Pictures

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