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{{Short description|1992 film by Bob Logan}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Meatballs 4
| name = Meatballs 4
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| producer = [[Donald P. Borchers]]<br/>Ken Halloway<br/>Kris Krengel
| producer = [[Donald P. Borchers]]<br/>Ken Halloway<br/>Kris Krengel
| writer = [[Bob Logan (film director)|Bob Logan]]
| writer = [[Bob Logan (film director)|Bob Logan]]
| starring = [[Corey Feldman]]<br />[[Jack Nance]]<br/>[[Sarah Douglas]]<br/>Bojesse Christopher
| starring = [[Corey Feldman]]<br />[[Jack Nance]]<br/>[[Sarah Douglas (actress)|Sarah Douglas]]<br/>Bojesse Christopher
| music = Steve Hunter
| music = Steve Hunter
| cinematography = Vance Burberry
| cinematography = Vance Burberry
| editing = Peter H. Verity
| editing = Peter H. Verity
| distributor = [[Moviestore Entertainment]]
| distributor = Moviestore Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|1992|3|6}}
| released = {{Film date|1992|3|6}}
| runtime = 84 min
| runtime = 84 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
}}
}}
'''''Meatballs 4''''' (also known as '''''Meatballs 4: To the Rescue''''') is a 1992 film that was the fourth and final installment to the ''[[Meatballs (film)|Meatballs]]'' series of films. It was shot in its entirety at [[Bass Lake, California]] in the late summer of 1991. Originally conceived as a comedy-drama titled ''Happy Campers'', the project was retooled after production had begun to be part of the Meatballs series.<ref name=IMDb>{{cite web|title=Meatballs 4 (1992): Did You Know?|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104837/trivia|work=The Internet Movie Database|accessdate=11 December 2012|quote=The film was originally entitled "Happy Campers" but just before its scheduled release, the producers changed the name to "Meatballs 4" in an effort to cash in on the popularity of the "Meatballs" franchise.}}</ref><ref name=AVClub>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Will|title=Random Roles: Corey Feldman on child actors, his favorite roles, and the Goonies sequel|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/corey-feldman-on-child-actors-his-favorite-roles-a,89648/|accessdate=11 December 2012|newspaper=The A.V. Club|date=10 December 2012}}</ref>
'''''Meatballs 4''''' (also known as '''''Meatballs 4: To the Rescue''''') is a 1992 [[comedy film]] and the fourth and final installment in the ''[[Meatballs (film)|Meatballs]]'' series of films. It was shot in its entirety at [[Bass Lake, California]], starting in the late summer of 1991. Originally conceived as a comedy-drama titled ''Happy Campers'', the project was retooled after production had begun to be part of the ''Meatballs'' series.<ref name=AVClub>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Will|title=Random Roles: Corey Feldman on child actors, his favorite roles, and the Goonies sequel|url=https://www.avclub.com/corey-feldman-on-child-actors-his-favorite-roles-and-1798235206|access-date=11 December 2012|newspaper=The A.V. Club|date=10 December 2012}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Plot==
Ricky is the hottest [[Waterskiing|water-ski]] instructor around and he has just been rehired by his former employer/camp to whip up attendance. However, the camp is in serious financial trouble and the owner of a rival, more popular, camp wants to buy them out. Thus, the two camps engage in a winner-take-all competition that will settle the rivalry once and for all.
Ricky Wade is the hottest [[waterskiing]] instructor around, and he has just been rehired by his former employer/camp to whip up attendance. However, the camp is in serious financial trouble and the owner of a rival, more popular, camp wants to buy them out. Thus, the two camps engage in a winner-take-all competition that will settle the rivalry once and for all.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Corey Feldman]] - Ricky Wade
* [[Corey Feldman]] as Ricky Wade
*[[Sarah Douglas]] - Monica Shavetts
* [[Sarah Douglas (actress)|Sarah Douglas]] as Monica Shavetts
*[[Jack Nance]] - Neil Peterson
* [[Jack Nance]] as Neil Peterson
*Steven M. Bradley - Nelson Beyers (Ski Judge)
* Steven M. Bradley as Nelson Beyers, Ski Judge
*Bojesses Christophers- Wes Ford
* Bojesse Christopher as Wes Ford
*Brad Grunberg- Victor Thigpen (aka Johnny Cocktails)
* Brad Grunberg as Victor "Johnny Cocktails" Thigpen
*[[J. Trevor Edmond]]- Howie Duncan
* [[J. Trevor Edmond]] as Howie Duncan
*Paige French- Jennifer Lipton
* Paige French as Jennifer Lipton
*John Mendoza- Dick
* John Mendoza as Dick
*[[Bentley Mitchum]]- Kyle Linck
* [[Bentley Mitchum]] as Kyle Linck
*[[Deborah Tucker]]- Kelly Peterson
* [[Deborah Tucker]] as Kelly Peterson
*Frank Walton- Nunzio
* Frank Walton as Nunzio
*[[Cristy Thom]]- Hillary
* [[Cristy Thom]] as Hillary
*Brian Christensen- Michael Peltz
* Brian Christensen as Michael Peltz
*Jojo Farkas - Bus Driver
* Jojo Farkas as Bus Driver
*[[Monique Noel]] - Lovelie #1 (cedited as Monique de Lacy)
* [[Monique Noel|Monique de Lacy]] as Lovelie #1
*[[Neriah Davis]] - Nariah
* [[Neriah Davis]] as Nariah

==Production==
During filming in November 1991, Jack Nance's wife [[Kelly Jean Van Dyke]] died by suicide. He left the production to return to Los Angeles and returned to filming five days after her ashes were scattered.<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Erased&nbsp;– Jack Nance | magazine=[[Premiere (magazine)|Premiere]]| date=August 1997 |page=92|url= http://www.lynchnet.com/absent/nancepre.html | last=Potter|first=Maximillian|access-date=2023-04-10}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.meatballsonline.com MeatballsOnline] Meatballs Movie Website
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090828134130/http://www.meatballsonline.com/ MeatballsOnline] Meatballs Movie Website
*{{IMDb title|0104837}}
*{{IMDb title|0104837}}


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Latest revision as of 21:23, 13 November 2024

Meatballs 4
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBob Logan
Written byBob Logan
Produced byDonald P. Borchers
Ken Halloway
Kris Krengel
StarringCorey Feldman
Jack Nance
Sarah Douglas
Bojesse Christopher
CinematographyVance Burberry
Edited byPeter H. Verity
Music bySteve Hunter
Distributed byMoviestore Entertainment
Release date
  • March 6, 1992 (1992-03-06)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Meatballs 4 (also known as Meatballs 4: To the Rescue) is a 1992 comedy film and the fourth and final installment in the Meatballs series of films. It was shot in its entirety at Bass Lake, California, starting in the late summer of 1991. Originally conceived as a comedy-drama titled Happy Campers, the project was retooled after production had begun to be part of the Meatballs series.[1]

Plot

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Ricky Wade is the hottest waterskiing instructor around, and he has just been rehired by his former employer/camp to whip up attendance. However, the camp is in serious financial trouble and the owner of a rival, more popular, camp wants to buy them out. Thus, the two camps engage in a winner-take-all competition that will settle the rivalry once and for all.

Cast

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Production

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During filming in November 1991, Jack Nance's wife Kelly Jean Van Dyke died by suicide. He left the production to return to Los Angeles and returned to filming five days after her ashes were scattered.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Harris, Will (10 December 2012). "Random Roles: Corey Feldman on child actors, his favorite roles, and the Goonies sequel". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
  2. ^ Potter, Maximillian (August 1997). "Erased – Jack Nance". Premiere. p. 92. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
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