elmore city, oklahoma, was the inspiration for what movie? February 28, 2026 • 1 min read TwitterFacebookWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramCopy Link Elmore City, Oklahoma, was the inspiration for the 1984 movie “Footloose.” Written by Mayilvahanan "Reading is my favorite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read." — This philosophy guides my writing and exploration of ideas.