Playing for Keeps_
"It's What You Need to Succeed"
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.
Starring
Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn, Leon W. Grant
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Playing for Keeps was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
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...
Playing for Keeps is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (20)
DJ
Daniel Jordano
Danny
MP
Matthew Penn
Spikes
Leon W. Grant
Silk
MB
Mary B. Ward
Chloe
Marisa Tomei
Tracy
Jimmy Baio
Steinberg
Harold Gould
Rockerfeller
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Hatcher - Chloe's Father
KH
Kim Hauser
Marie
RM
Robert Milli
Cromwell
John Randolph Jones
Sheriff Billy Sullivan
Jery Hewitt
Backhoe Driver
BK
Bruce Kluger
Gene Epstein
Anthony Marciona
Ronnie Long
JR
J.D. Rosenbaum
Davey Beck
GR
Glen Robert Robillard
Joel
FS
Frank Scasso
Van Go-Go
LS
Lisa Schultz
Jill
Douglas Warhit
Larry Diamond (as Doug Warhit)
AA
Anthony Arcure
Diner Customer
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Playing for Keeps about?
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.
How long is Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Playing for Keeps?
The cast of Playing for Keeps includes Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn, Leon W. Grant, Mary B. Ward, Marisa Tomei.
What is the rating of Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps has a rating of 3.7 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
