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Overview

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5.8/10   3,501 votes
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Director:
Kevin Reynolds
Writer:
Kevin Reynolds (writer)
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Release Date:
25 January 1985 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
It's the privilege of youth.
Plot:
Five college buddies from the University of Texas circa 1971 embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Kevin Costner ... Gardner Barnes

Judd Nelson ... Phil Hicks

Sam Robards ... Kenneth Waggener

Chuck Bush ... Dorman
Brian Cesak ... Lester Griffin
Marvin J. McIntyre ... Truman Sparks

Suzy Amis ... The Girl

Glenne Headly ... Trelis
Pepe Serna ... Gas Station Mechanic

Elizabeth Daily ... Judy
Robyn Rose ... Lorna
Stanley Grover ... Phil's Dad

Jane A. Johnston ... Phil's Mom

Don Brunner ... Heckler #1
Michael Conn ... Heckler #2
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Additional Details

Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:PG | Iceland:L | USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Alpine, Texas, USA more

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Trivia:
Suzy Amis was simply listed as "The Girl" in the credits, but her character's name was actually Debbie. Judd Nelson and Sam Robards both say her name in the film. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: During the helicopter/airplane chase in Dallas, the highway exit signs mention Stillwater, apparently indicating that the scene was shot somewhere in Oklahoma. more
Quotes:
Philip: Where's your car?
Gardner: You're drinkin' it!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Return to 'Giant' (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
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14 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Total gem, 11 October 2004

There is something so magical about this film and how it captures a fleeting moment in every young man's life. It's sentimental in the best way, harking back to lost youth and that transitional moment into adult responsibility. Kevin Costner has never been more charming (indeed I don't think he has ever tried) and director Kevin Reynolds imbuse this with such a touching sensibility and bravura filming style it really pulls at my heart. I discovered it on TV a decade ago and have always treasured the copy I managed to make of it. Why not available on DVD? Every other piece of s**t is. Wonderful. Not for everyone, not perfect but wonderful. The final frame I even used as a background on my PC for a while and the credits song...perfect. "Have a nice life."

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