'Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins says alcohol cost him iconic 'Footloose' role before getting sober
Christopher Atkins reveals how his struggles with alcohol led to losing the lead role of 'Footloose' to Kevin Bacon.
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Christopher Atkins reveals how his struggles with alcohol led to losing the lead role of 'Footloose' to Kevin Bacon.
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