Sports comedy

Hot Dog... The Movie (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Hot Dog... The Movie
Genre: Sport, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1984-01-13
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: James Saito, Shannon Tweed, David Naughton, Patrick Houser, Tracy Smith

Hot Dog... The Movie (1984) movie poster

Hot Dog... The Movie is a 1984 sports comedy directed by Peter Markle, starring James Saito, Shannon Tweed and David Naughton. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $20.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross: $20.3M
Metascore: 39

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Released: January 13, 1984
Runtime: 1h 36m (96 min)
Director: Peter Markle
Genres: Sport , Comedy , Romance
Original language: English
Studio: MGM/UA Entertainment Company
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Hot Dog... The Movie About?

The premise of Hot Dog... The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young Idaho farm boy, Harkin, sets out to showcase his freestyle skiing abilities at California's Squaw Valley. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he meets Sunny, a hitchhiking musician, leading to a series of adventures. Along the way, Harkin must overcome the challenges posed by a competitive rival named Rudi, deal with complicated romantic feelings for Sylvia, and seek advice from a seasoned veteran, Dan.

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Cast & crew

Hot Dog... The Movie Cast

James Saito leads the cast, with Shannon Tweed and David Naughton. Directed by Peter Markle; 10 actors are credited in all.

Director Peter Markle

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From the director

More from Peter Markle

More films directed by Peter Markle, best-rated first: Bat*21, Youngblood, Odds Are and Silent Witness.

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Ratings

Hot Dog... The Movie Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hot Dog... The Movie 39 on Metacritic.

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39 Metascore
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Plot

Hot Dog... The Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Hot Dog... The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Harkin Banks, a lively young freestyle skier from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, arrives at the renowned Squaw Valley Ski Resort for the Freestyle World Championship, his excitement is infectious. During a brief stop at a local gas station, he encounters Sunny, a spirited 17-year-old runaway heading to San Francisco. The two quickly forge a connection and decide to share accommodation at the resort. Their bond grows deeper over dinner, where they meet Harkin’s idol, the larger-than-life Rudolph “Rudi” Garmisch – a figure whose overconfidence matches his extraordinary skills on the slopes. As the night progresses, Harkin impresses Sunny with his guitar skills, leading to a romantic moment between them.

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