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29 July 1983 (USA)
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You won't believe what goes on and what comes off in ... Private School
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Christine (Phoebe Cates), a student at an exclusive all-girls private school, is in love with Jim, who attends an academy for boys nearby...
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Matthew Modine: The Hollywood Interview
(From The Hollywood Interview. 2 November 2009, 10:20 AM, PST)
The Reelist Goes Full Frontal
(From Tribeca Film. 10 February 2009, 1:33 AM, PST)
(From The Hollywood Interview. 2 November 2009, 10:20 AM, PST)
The Reelist Goes Full Frontal
(From Tribeca Film. 10 February 2009, 1:33 AM, PST)
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The Citizen Kane of 80s sex comedies.
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Phoebe Cates | ... | Christine Ramsey | |
| Betsy Russell | ... | Jordan Leigh-Jenson | |
| Matthew Modine | ... | Jim Green | |
| Michael Zorek | ... | Bubba Beauregard | |
| Fran Ryan | ... | Miss Dutchbok | |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... | Betsy | |
| Ray Walston | ... | Chauncey | |
| Sylvia Kristel | ... | Ms. Regina Copoletta | |
| Jonathan Prince | ... | Roy | |
| Kari Lizer | ... | Rita | |
| Richard Stahl | ... | Mr. Flugel | |
| Julie Payne | ... | Coach Whelan | |
| Frank Aletter | ... | Mr. Leigh-Jensen | |
| Frances Bay | ... | Birdie Fallmouth | |
| Bill Wray | ... | Bandleader |
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Private School... for Girls (USA) (alternative title)
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97 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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UK:18 |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) |
Singapore:(Banned) |
Australia:M |
South Korea:18 |
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Continuity: During the riding class, in one shot Jordan can be seen riding with a hat on, topless. In the next shot, the hat is gone and her hair is down.
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Betsy:
I'm gonna give Bubba another chance.
Christine Ramsey: After what he did?
Betsy: What the hell. If I'm gonna forgive Bubba you can forgive Jim. Compared to Bubba Jim's a saint.
Christine Ramsey: Compared to Bubba anybody's a saint.
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Christine Ramsey: After what he did?
Betsy: What the hell. If I'm gonna forgive Bubba you can forgive Jim. Compared to Bubba Jim's a saint.
Christine Ramsey: Compared to Bubba anybody's a saint.
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Featured in Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) (V)
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Best Years Of Our Lives
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In a genre that gave us many enjoyable films, Private School may well be the best of the bunch. There is something truly irresistible about a film that sets out only to entertain its audience. There is no hidden agenda or deeper meaning or political motives here. The people who created this gem intended only to make us smile and show us some skin and make a little money in the process. Some days, isn't that all a guy really needs? It's about time this one came out on DVD! The film deals with the social interactions between girls from Cherryvale and the young men from the nearby Freemount Academy. Of course when I say "social interaction" I mean sex. Simply put, the guys are trying to either score with the ladies, or at least get a good Polaroid of them coming out of the shower. The film has a serious undercurrent in how it deals with the relationship between Christine Ramsey (Phoebe Cates) and Jim Green (Matthew Modine). They are trying to lose their virginity under the best possible circumstances, but there are of course complications and misunderstandings. Christine's next door neighbor, the lovely and talented Betsy Russell, is out to steal Jim for herself using methods that would certainly grab any young man's attention. The resulting action plays out in the most satisfactory of ways.
Private School scores on many fronts. The cast which contains many recognizable faces puts as much into their roles as they've done in any other films. The soundtrack featuring Phoebe Cates singing on two different tracks is much better than you would expect, as well. There is tons of random nudity so you will get your money worth in that department.
Curiously enough, there is no DVD commentary by any of the actors in this film. Wouldn't it be fun to hear what Matthew Modine would think today about this early role in his distinguished career? And Martin Mull may have been hiding behind a beard for his little three minute cameo, but the appearance was well-appreciated! He must have snuck this little bit part in between takes of Mr. Mom that year.
For those who may question the logic of the Hound giving all ten stars to this film: Heck, that scene with Betsy Russell topless on the horse was worth eight stars by itself!!! 10 of 10 stars.
The Hound.