Rivals

1981
PG
1h 50m

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Adam leaves his family's Wyoming farm for LA after his father's death. There he encounters bully Clyde, known for pranks. The outline focuses on Adam's relocation and meeting Clyde, without ... Read allAdam leaves his family's Wyoming farm for LA after his father's death. There he encounters bully Clyde, known for pranks. The outline focuses on Adam's relocation and meeting Clyde, without judging Clyde's character.Adam leaves his family's Wyoming farm for LA after his father's death. There he encounters bully Clyde, known for pranks. The outline focuses on Adam's relocation and meeting Clyde, without judging Clyde's character.

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6.2/10

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Shot in 1979, not released until 1981.

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Referenced in Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005)

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4/10

The sheep rancher and the jock

Stewart Petersen and Phillip Brown star in Rivals about a country kid from Wyoming who moves to Southern California after the death of his father and the sale of their sheep ranch. Petersen is the country kid and Brown is the super cool California jock who takes an instant dislike to him and puts him down every chance he gets.

This rivalry goes to all levels as Brown's girlfriend Dana Kimmell starts showing an interest in Petersen when he starts treating her as a human being and not a sex object. Brown in turn wants to score with Petersen's sister Lachelle Chamberlain.

Brown is a real jerk and he comes across sadly as almost a caricature. It really robs the film of what could be its true worth. And Petersen is way too goody goody.

Plays like an ABC afternoon special.