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The Pigs vs. The Freaks
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The Pigs vs. The Freaks

1984-07-06 · 120 min · ★ 4.5

Comedy · Drama · TV Movie

In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.

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Directors
Dick Lowry
Production companies
Ten-Four Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eugene RocheEugene RochePolice Chief Frank Brockmeyer
Grant GoodeveGrant GoodeveNeal Brockmeyer
Adam BaldwinAdam BaldwinMickey South
Penny PeyserPenny PeyserJanice Zimmer
Brian DennehyBrian DennehySergeant Cheever
Stephen FurstStephen FurstSteamboat
Gloria DeHavenGloria DeHavenMaureen Brockmeyer
Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeDoug Zimmer
William WindomWilliam WindomMayor Malcolm Wallwood
Tony RandallTony RandallRambaba Organimus
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Novatney
Tom HarmonTom HarmonGame Announcer
Joe KappJoe KappPete Bose
Pat StudstillMad Dog Osloff
Graham JarvisGraham JarvisCommander Oliver Krebs
Brad WilkinBen Grimaldi
J.D. HallJ.D. HallRiley Webster
Jim GreenleafJim GreenleafBlatz
Lanny HornMorton
Jack EisemanCochran

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