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Playing for Keeps (1986)

An ambitious trio of inner-city high school grads tries to hit the big time by turning a run-down country hotel into a rock & roll resort with around-the-clock music and live entertainment. Standing in their way are fearful townsfolk, unscrupulous businessmen and the tax collector, all threatening to bring the curtain down on the teens' aspirations. But this is one threesome who refuses to give up on their lifelong goal without a fight — and a song.

Released Oct. 3, 1986 102 min 13+

Genres: Comedy

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Production Companies: Miramax, Playing for Keeps Inc.

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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Runtime: 102 min.
Released: Oct. 3, 1986
Status: Released
Certification: PG-13 / 13+

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