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28 June 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
The passion burns deep. morePlot:
A Group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood. Their main problem is that they're all self-centered and obnoxious. | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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Love, loss and yuppiedom in the 80's more (118 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Emilio Estevez | ... | Kirby Keger | |
| Rob Lowe | ... | Billy Hicks | |
| Andrew McCarthy | ... | Kevin Dolenz | |
| Demi Moore | ... | Jules | |
| Judd Nelson | ... | Alec Newbary | |
| Ally Sheedy | ... | Leslie Hunter | |
| Mare Winningham | ... | Wendy Beamish | |
| Martin Balsam | ... | Mr. Beamish | |
| Andie MacDowell | ... | Dale Biberman | |
| Joyce Van Patten | ... | Mrs. Beamish | |
| Jenny Wright | ... | Felicia | |
| Blake Clark | ... | Wally | |
| Jon Cutler | ... | Howie Krantz | |
| Matthew Laurance | ... | Ron Dellasandro | |
| Gina Hecht | ... | Judith |
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110 min | Canada:108 min (Ontario)Country:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:R (Ontario) | Australia:M | Iceland:L | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Norway:16 | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #27681) | West Germany:12 | Singapore:NC-16Fun Stuff
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Andrew McCarthy's character has several witty lines that are lifted directly from Ian Shoales, a fictional pop-culture critic created by Merle Kessler of the Duck's Breath Mystery Theater. Ian Shoales appeared on NPR's "All Things Considered," as well as MTV's "The Cutting Edge" (1983). The "St. Elmo's Fire" credits give "special thanks" the Duck's Breath Mystery Theater. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Dale looks at the photograph taken of her and Kirby, the perspective of the photograph looks as if it was taken by the movie camera (from the profile) rather than from her boyfriend who took the photo, which would be from the front. moreQuotes:
Kevin: You know there are more people in law school right now than there are lawyers on the entire planet? Think about that. moreSoundtrack:
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St. Elmos Fire is a look at life of several friends who have just graduated college and are making the transition from frat parties and college football to real world decisions and backing up their degree. Although in hindsight this movie really isn't the best movie, I gave it a ten because at one time I could really relate to the characters sense of trying to redefine who they are. Demi Moore was definitely one of the weaker performances and you want to reach into the screen and smack her around for being such a half-wit snob. The rest of the cast did a really good job. The music from this movie is phenomenal. I think the reason I love this movie despite all its flaws is it makes me put my life in perspective and think about the friends and decisions I have made. Everytime I hear the love theme I can't help but feel sentimental. So all in all I gave it a hesitant 10 not for the performances, script or direction. I gave it a 10 because it hits home.