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Up the Creek (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 96 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Robert Butler
- Starring
- Frank Welker, Paul King, Tim Matheson, John Hillerman, Dan Monahan, Robert Costanzo
Bob McGraw is ending his 12th year of college, drifting with friends Irwing, Gonzer and Max. The university coaxes them—by force and a bribe—into an intercollegiate raft race, pitting them against disciplined marines and smug Ivy‑League squads. Along the way they befriend Heather Merriweather but also make many enemies.
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