is the story of a young girl, who is a pinball machine wizard. Because she does not get on with her parents, is contemplating running away from home, and skipping school one day she decides to go to Mickey’s Bar. Mickey, who is ’s good friend, helps her set up a gambler for a pinball game. Because the gambler is unaware of ’s pinball wizardry, he is easily hustled out of his money. While watching the confrontation, a young man, who is a potential country and western singer and who has tried to hustle and cheat the pinball champion, is impressed with ’s ability, congratulating her after the win. Because Neil Gallagher has to raise money to make a demo tape of his songs, he has an idea of taking with him and having her hustle would-be gamblers. Neil invites to watch him sing at a rock concert, and after seeing him sing, she believes that he can become a great singer. Henry Bertolino, Neil’s manager, thinks his plan is a bad idea and they have a dispute resulting in Henry abandoning Neil. Neil Gallagher then explains his story to , telling her that they will have a contract between them, and because she was already considering leaving home, she decides to go with Neil. But is unaware that she will eventually be playing Harold “The Whale” Remmens.

Starring:

Brooke Shields, Charles Durning, John Crawford, Ken Marshall

Genre:

Drama