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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorMax Baer Jr.
WritersJesse Vint
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHometown U.S.A.
About Hometown U.S.A.
High school loser Rodney C. Duckworth is known as The Rodent until one unforgettable night when he borrows a cherry-new Chevy convertible and goes cruising for the girl of his dreams. With help of dim greaser Calhoun, hot-rodder T.J. Swackhammer and some very willing women, Rod goes from zero to hero during a wild ride of near- misses, direct-hits and bra-busting fun.
Directed by Max Baer Jr., Hometown U.S.A. leans on a strong ensemble — Gary Springer, David Wilson, Brian Kerwin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1979.
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