The producers had to convince Bacon that turning down a sure role in "Christine" for a part he might not even get in "Footloose" was the wiser choice. The producers told him that if he got the part for "Footloose", the role would make him a star. Thirty seconds into the screentest, Bacon was offered the part.
And then he had to fight to keep it because producer Shari Lansing said he wasn't sexy enough to headline a youth oriented movie like this. It took Herbert Ross weeks of pleading with her that he WAS sexy; and it took various new screentests to change her mind. But it did work and the rest is history. According to Kevin Bacon, his credited main dance double in the famous warehouse scene, Peter Tramm, was married at the time to Marine Jahan, who was the famously uncredited dance double for Jennifer Beals in Flashdance Kevin Bacon based his hairstyle on rocker Sting 's spiky hairdo as he was a big fan of The Police at the time.
He mentioned the band in one of the scenes. With his narrow tie and new-wave haircut, he was treated pretty much like in the film. Bacon gratefully left with the location scouts on the afternoon of the first day.
John Lithgow filmed scenes for Terms of Endearment while on a break from shooting this film. During the filming of 3rd Rock from the Sun: Dr. Solomon's Traveling Alien Show , one of the characters playing a circus strongman took John Lithgow aside to share a personal story with him.
He confided that he was from a small town in Louisiana where his own father, a Baptist minister, would not allow the kids dance or listen to rock 'n' roll music.
When he saw 'Footloose' he explained that Lithgow's 'reverend' was the epitome of his own father. After he brought his father to see the film, without any warning of its plot, his father was so touched by Lithgow's performance, the man said that he was the first of 6 children that were permitted to attend their high school prom. The character of Willard Hewitt not even called by that name in the original script was specifically re-written by screenwriter Dean Pitchford with Chris Penn in mind.
In the DVD commentary, Kevin Bacon revealed that the co-ed extras in the locker room scene were paid twenty dollars apiece to appear nude. Kevin Bacon broke out in hives around his midsection when he had to film the City Council scene where he makes the case for holding a prom dance.
The actor says he is uncomfortable when speaking in public, but has never had a reoccurrence of hives. The Lehi Roller Mills is an actual historic grain house as depicted in the film.
It is still operating in Utah as of This film is often considered Lehi's claim to fame. Dianne Wiest and John Lithgow are only nine and twelve years older, respectively, than Lori Singer , who plays their daughter.
In the liner notes for the re-released "Footloose" soundtrack , there's a brief introduction by Kenny Loggins , which mentions that the script for the film was loosely based on actual events which transpired in the young life of his longtime friend, Dean Pitchford. The Footloose story was based by writer Dean Pitchford on a real town: ". It Was Based on a True Story. Footloose's Bomont is loosely based on Elmore City, a town in Oklahoma known for the saying "If the South is the Bible belt, then we are the buckle.
Said one resident, "the movie was just a Hollywood exageration of the truth. Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe were both slated to play the lead. Director Herbert Ross. Dean Pitchford. Top credits Director Herbert Ross. See more at IMDbPro. Trailer Theatrical Trailer. Clip Footloose: Blu-Ray. Featurette Photos Top cast Edit. Kevin Bacon Ren as Ren. Lori Singer Ariel as Ariel. John Lithgow Rev. Shaw Moore as Rev. Shaw Moore. Sarah Jessica Parker Rusty as Rusty.
John Laughlin Woody as Woody. Kim Jensen Edna as Edna. Michael Telmont Travis as Travis. Herbert Ross. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances.
When teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. And a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free.
Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Fast-paced drama is filled with such now-famous hit songs as the title track and "Let's Hear It for the Boy". Getting Started Contributor Zone ». Edit page. Top Gap. See more gaps ». Create a list ». Ratings - See all related lists ».
Share this page:. Clear your history. Shaw Moore. Willard as Christopher Penn. Ethel McCormack. Chuck Cranston. Burlington Cranston. Lulu Warnicker. Wes Warnicker. Coach Roger Dunbar. Eleanor Dunbar. Sarah Warnicker.
Amy Warnicker. Virginia as Marcia Yvette Reider. Mayor Dooley. Party Kid uncredited. Dancer uncredited. Policeman uncredited. Bar Patron uncredited. Bobby Moore uncredited. Nerdish High School DJ uncredited.
Cowgirl Bar Dancer uncredited. Bit Part uncredited.
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