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The Pigs vs. The Freaks

The Pigs vs. The Freaks

★ 4.5/10•1984•2h 0m•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.

Dick Lowry · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 6, 1984

Actors

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Police Chief Frank Brockmeyer

Grant Goodeve

Grant Goodeve

Neal Brockmeyer

Adam Baldwin

Adam Baldwin

Mickey South

Penny Peyser

Penny Peyser

Janice Zimmer

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Sergeant Cheever

Stephen Furst

Stephen Furst

Steamboat

Gloria DeHaven

Gloria DeHaven

Maureen Brockmeyer

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Doug Zimmer

William Windom

William Windom

Mayor Malcolm Wallwood

Tony Randall

Tony Randall

Rambaba Organimus

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Novatney

Tom Harmon

Tom Harmon

Game Announcer

Joe Kapp

Joe Kapp

Pete Bose

Pat Studstill

Mad Dog Osloff

Graham Jarvis

Graham Jarvis

Commander Oliver Krebs

Brad Wilkin

Ben Grimaldi

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