Against All Odds (1984)

  • R
  • 03/02/1984 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
  • 2h 8m

Sometimes love is the most dangerous game of all.

Overview

Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake Wise offers Terry a hefty sum to go to Mexico and find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. Terry cannot turn the offer down. When Terry locates Jessie, the two fall in love. Terry reports that he failed to find her, but Jake sends someone else. Terry and Jessie's love must endure unexpected twists.

Taylor Hackford

Director

Eric Hughes

Writer

Daniel Mainwaring

Writer, Novel

Cast

Jeff Bridges's headshot

Jeff Bridges

Terry Brogan
Rachel Ward's headshot

Rachel Ward

Jessie Wyler
James Woods's headshot

James Woods

Jake Wise
Alex Karras's headshot

Alex Karras

Hank Sully
Jane Greer's headshot

Jane Greer

Mrs. Wyler
Richard Widmark's headshot

Richard Widmark

Ben Caxton
Dorian Harewood's headshot

Dorian Harewood

Tommy
Swoosie Kurtz's headshot

Swoosie Kurtz

Edie

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