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For Tex McCormick and older brother Mason, just growing up is the ultimate adventure, especially when Dad is always gone, Mom has passed on, and life is dealing you one challenge after another. So begins the small-town saga of one teen's straightforward struggle to find friendship, love, and family – and learning that growing up is about never giving up.
Original Release
07/30/1982
US Release
07/30/1982
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Matt Dillon | Tex McCormick |
| Jim Metzler | Mason McCormick |
| Meg Tilly | Jamie Collins |
| Bill McKinney | Pop McCormick |
| Frances Lee McCain | Mrs. Johnson |
| Ben Johnson | Cole Collins |
| Emilio Estevez | Johnny Collins |
| Jack Thibeau | Coach Jackson |
| Zeljko Ivanek | Hitchhiker |
| Tom Virtue | Bob Collins |
Directors
Writers
S.E. Hinton, Tim Hunter, Charles S. Haas
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Matt Dillon | Tex McCormick |
| Jim Metzler | Mason McCormick |
| Meg Tilly | Jamie Collins |
| Bill McKinney | Pop McCormick |
| Frances Lee McCain | Mrs. Johnson |
| Ben Johnson | Cole Collins |
| Emilio Estevez | Johnny Collins |
| Jack Thibeau | Coach Jackson |
| Zeljko Ivanek | Hitchhiker |
| Tom Virtue | Bob Collins |
| Pamela Ludwig | Connie |
| Jeff Fleury | Roger |
| Suzanne Costollos | Fortune Teller |
| Marilyn Redfield | Ms. Carlson |
| Mark Arnott | Kelly |
| Jill Clark | Marcie |
| Sheryl Briedel | Lisa |
| Lisa Mirkin | Shelly |
| Roderick Jones | Doctor |
| Richard Krause | Ride Operator |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ron Miller | Executive Producer |
| Tim Zinnemann | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1983 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
