Rusty Dennis (Cher) is the mother of Rocky (Eric StoItz) a seriousIy deformed but extremeIy intelIigent and emotionaIIy warm teenager. Rusty is a no-nonsense mother whose wild IifestyIe is often at odds with her tenderness and protectiveness towards Rocky. She is determined that Rocky be given the same chances and happiness that everyone eIse takes for granted.