Main Cast: Doug McKeon, Catherine Stewart, Kelly Preston, Chris Nash, D.W. Brown
Release Year: 1985
Country: US
Run Time: 100 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
This entertaining teen comedy is set in the effervescent 1950s and involves the friendship of the introverted, clumsy Jonathan (Doug McKeon) and the nonconformist, extroverted Gene (Chris Nash). Jonathan's main objective is to win over the sexy Marilyn (Kelly Preston), in spite of his shyness, while Gene has his own love-life to maintain with his girlfriend Bunny (Catherine Mary Stewart) -- as well as counseling Jonathan on how to attract women. Gene also has to defend himself against Kenny (D.W. Brown) the class bully while trying to work out a borderline relationship with his widowed father, who has zero tolerance for his often wild escapades. As Jonathan and Gene handle life's challenges, the 1950s emerges as a potent presence on screen in the form of background setting, including movies and music, as well as dress and customs that were popular in that distinctive era. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
Jami Gertz - Rosalie; Graham Jarvis - Mr. Miller; Terry O'Quinn - Claude Harbrough; Jordan Baker - Mrs. Newell; Bob Banks - Mr. Hartman; Margaret Blye - Claire Miller; Darren Ewing - Ted; Cristen Kauffman - Carhop; John Miranda - Drive-In Manager; Julie Noble - Mrs. McCauley; Timothy Cutt - Truck Driver; Charles Dodrill - Mr. Harstadt; Clarence Glover - Police Officer; Bryce Kasson - Robbie; Sarah Maclay - Girl at Drive-In; Bob McGuire - Mr. Hewitt; Dennis L. O'Connell - T.J.; Andrew Ream - Harry Horner; Phillip S. Wilson - Mr. McCauley
Credit
Mina Mittleman - Costume Designer, Noel Black - Director, Mel Damski - Director, O. Nicholas Brown - Editor, Barry de Vorzon - Composer (Music Score), Del Armstrong - Makeup, Hallie Smith-Simmons - Makeup, Paul Peters - Production Designer, Jan de Bont - Cinematographer, Donald Thorin - Cinematographer, Noel Black - Producer, Sam Manners - Producer, Michael F. Nolin - Producer, Ernie Bishop - Set Designer, Noel Black - Screenwriter
