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| Hi-Tops | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ernie Rettino Debby Kerner Rettino |
| Written by | Ernie Rettino Debby Kerner Rettino |
| Produced by | Ernie Rettino Debby Kerner Rettino |
| Starring | Crystal Lewis |
| Music by | Ernie Rettino Debby Kerner Rettino |
| Distributed by | Maranatha Music Word Inc |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hi-Tops is a 1985 Christian movie musical about the lives of several high school students and a trio of angels who are sent to Earth to experience and study peer pressure. The film was originally a successful stage production that toured nationally.
The name of the musical, and of the eponymous band that figures in the plot, is derived from the high-top style of shoes popular among youth in the mid-1980s.
Plot
Three angels are sent to Earth by Gabriel on a "fact finding mission" to blend in with the teenagers at a high school and learn first hand what peer pressure is. At the same time, Lucifer shows up to try to win some souls for his side. Chaos ensues, and so does a lot of music and dancing. All the main teenage characters, except the angels, are trying out to be in a band called "Hi-Tops". There are a few sub plots involving nerds, high school sweethearts, cheating on tests, taking drugs, etc.
Cast
As credited at the conclusion of the film:
| Character | Name |
|---|---|
| Norman J. Pitts | Jeff Carter |
| Ginny Alexander | Cheryl Dieda |
| Lewy/Lucifer | Daniel Walters |
| Heather Hanson | Michelle Rees |
| Tony Mizzarelli | Scott Richardson |
| Grace | Jennine Jones |
| Twinn Finn | Matt Wright |
| Lily from the Valley | Crystal Lewis |
| Gabriel | Robb Rigg |
| Maggie | Maria Andrade |
| Hi-Tops Leader | Phil Davis |
| Lisa Louise LeBlanc | Holly Saunders |
| Mr. Quirk | Alan Smith |
| Travis | Ben Goodner |
| Lisa | Lisa Walker |
| Hi-Tops Dancer | Noah Penn |
| Hi-Tops Dancer | Jody Williams |
| Hi-Tops Dancer | Angel Smythe |
| Emily | Emily Olinger |
| Guardian Angel | Robert Smith |
| Sam | David Hare |
Songs
| Song | Featured Singers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Overture | |
| 2. | Father of Lights | |
| 3. | The Fight Song | Hi-Tops Leader (Phil Davis) |
| 4. | Fads | Ensemble |
| 5. | Don't Think About the Consequences | Lewy (Daniel Walters) |
| 6. | Stand Back | Heather Hanson (Michelle Rees) |
| 7. | The Love Song for Two Nerds | Norman J. Pitts (Jeff Carter) & Grace (Jennine Jones) |
| 8. | I Wanna Be in the Band | Ensemble |
| 9. | Nobody Knows What It's Like to be Alone | Norman J. Pitts (Jeff Carter) |
| 10. | Take Off Your Mask | Ensemble |
References
- "Hitops-DVD". Psaltyskidsstore.stores.yahoo.net. Archived from the original on 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- "Hitops Cast Album". Psaltyskidsstore.stores.yahoo.net. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
