Against All Odds

Taylor Hackford
1984-03-02

Sometimes love is the most dangerous game of all.
5.718
121 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jeff Bridges Terry Brogan Zac E. Chan
Rachel Ward Jessie Wyler Unowned
James Woods Jake Wise Unowned
Alex Karras Hank Sully Unowned
Jane Greer Mrs. Wyler Unowned
Richard Widmark Ben Caxton Unowned
Dorian Harewood Tommy Unowned
Swoosie Kurtz Edie Unowned
Saul Rubinek Steve Kirsch Unowned
Pat Corley Ed Phillips Unowned
Bill McKinney Head Coach Unowned
Allen Williams Bob Soames Unowned
Sam Scarber Assistant Coach Unowned
Paul Valentine Councilman Weinberg Unowned
Jonathan Terry Ryskind Unowned
Jon St. Elwood Ahmad Cooper Unowned
Tamara Stafford Kirsch's Girlfriend Unowned
Ted White Security Guard with Dog Unowned
Stony Bower Security Guard Unowned
Mel Scott Quarterback Unowned
Ginger LaBrie Receptionist #2 Unowned
David Dayan Car Valet Unowned