''Meatballs 4'' (also known as ''Meatballs 4: To the Rescue'') is a 1992

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

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.

Plot

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

Corey Feldman Corey Scott Feldman (born July 16, 1971) is an American actor and musician. As a youth, he became well known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as '' Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'' (1984), '' Gremlins'' (1984), '' The Goonies'' (198 ...

as Ricky Wade * Sarah Douglas as Monica Shavetts * Jack Nance as Neil Peterson * Steven M. Bradley as Nelson Beyers, Ski Judge * Bojesse Christopher as Wes Ford * Brad Grunberg as Victor "Johnny Cocktails" Thigpen * J. Trevor Edmond as Howie Duncan * Paige French as Jennifer Lipton * John Mendoza as Dick * Bentley Mitchum as Kyle Linck * Deborah Tucker as Kelly Peterson * Frank Walton as Nunzio * Cristy Thom as Hillary * Brian Christensen as Michael Peltz * Jojo Farkas as Bus Driver * Monique de Lacy as Lovelie #1 * 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.

References

External links

MeatballsOnline
Meatballs Movie Website * 1992 films 1992 comedy films 1990s English-language films Films about summer camps Films shot in California American comedy films Films directed by Bob Logan 1990s American films Meatballs films {{1990s-US-comedy-film-stub