Take Down (1979): Cast & Plot
Take Down is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Kieth Merrill, starring Edward Herrmann as Ed Branish, Lisa Gleave and Kathleen Lloyd. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- American Film Consortium
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Take Down About?
The premise of Take Down without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An unqualified teacher is unexpectedly thrust into the role of coach when a small group of senior students form a wrestling team. Determined to end a nine‑year losing streak against their rival school, they must overcome inexperience, bond as a team, and learn that true victory comes from effort and camaraderie.
Take Down Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- wrestling
- wrestling coach
- wrestler
- small town
- high school wrestling
- independent film
- group
- teacher
- high school
- student
- english teacher
- listening to music
+6 more Show fewer
- italian american
- high school athlete
- coach
- brother sister relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- athlete
Take Down Cast & Characters
Edward Herrmann leads the cast as Ed Branish, with Lisa Gleave as Mingo Junction Cheerleader and Kathleen Lloyd as Jill Branish. Directed by Kieth Merrill; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kieth Merrill
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Edward Herrmann as Ed Branish - Lisa Gleave as Mingo Junction Cheerleader
- Kathleen Lloyd as Jill Branish
- Lorenzo Lamas as Nick Kilvitus
Also Starring in Take Down
· 8 more- Stephen Furst Randy Jensen
- Maureen McCormick Brooke Cooper
- Kevin Hooks Jasper MacGrudder
- Nicolas Beauvy Jimmy Kier
- Darryl Peterson Ted Yacabobich
- Toney Smith Chauncey Washington
- Salvador Feliciano Tom Palumbo
- Boyd Silversmith Jack Gross
Take Down Plot Summary
What happens in Take Down from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ed Branish, a snooty English teacher at Mingo Junction High School, moves through the halls with a practiced air of superiority, even toward his devoted wife Jill Branish. He fills his days with ostentatious literary platitudes and sharp opinions, using them to validate a growing contempt for the real world outside the classroom. This smug detachment strains his marriage and leaves the people around him wishing for a gentler, more genuine engagement with life.
Full summary
The whole story of Take Down, scene by scene
Take Down Also Known As
Also known as “Um Treinador Destreinado”.
- Also known as
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- Um Treinador Destreinado
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Take Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Take Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Take Down?
Take Down runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Take Down released?
Take Down was released on January 13, 1979.
Who directed Take Down?
Take Down was directed by Kieth Merrill.
More films by Kieth Merrill Who is in the cast of Take Down?
Take Down stars Edward Herrmann as Ed Branish, Lisa Gleave as Mingo Junction Cheerleader and Kathleen Lloyd as Jill Branish, among 12 credited actors.
Does Take Down have a post-credit scene?
No. Take Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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