Take Down
1979, English. Directed by Kieth Merrill.
Just once...everyone has to be a winner!
An unqualified teacher finds himself saddled with coaching duties after a small group of high school seniors form a wrestling team in a last ditch effort to end a 9-year losing streak against a rival school.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Kieth MerrillDirector
- Edward HerrmannEd Branish
- Kathleen LloydJill Branish
- Lorenzo LamasNick Kilvitus
- Maureen McCormickBrooke Cooper
- Stephen FurstRandy Jensen
- Toney SmithChauncey Washington
- Salvador FelicianoTom Palumbo
- Boyd SilversmithJack Gross
- Nicolas BeauvyJimmy Kier
- Kevin HooksJasper MacGrudder
- Lisa GleaveMingo Junction Cheerleader
- Darryl PetersonTed Yacabobich
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Hendershot, Kieth Merrill
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How long is Take Down?
Take Down runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Take Down have a post-credits scene?
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Take Down parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Take Down is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Take Down on?
Take Down isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 1979. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Take Down?
If you liked Take Down, try Stick It, My Own Love Song, No Retreat, No Surrender.
Who directed Take Down?
Take Down (1979) was directed by Kieth Merrill and stars Edward Herrmann, Kathleen Lloyd, Lorenzo Lamas.