Dreamer (1979 film)

Dreamer is a film that was released theatrically on April 27, 1979. It was directed by Noel Nosseck, written by Larry Bischof and James Proctor, and stars Tim Matheson as the Dreamer and Susan Blakely as Karen. Dreamer was released by 20th Century Fox through Magnetic Video for home entertainment.

Tim Matheson is the Dreamer in this story which many saw as heavily inspired by Rocky. Dreamer is a tenpin whiz in his small town of Alton IL, but wants to make it in the big time on the professional tour. Ultimately, he does, with the help of irascible manager Harry Jack Warden and faithful girlfriend Karen Susan Blakely. As if to underline the resemblances between Dreamer and its cinematic role model, the musical score is by Rockys Bill Conti.

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