In the Mood (1987)

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98 min - Comedy | Romance - 16 September 1987 (USA)

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Based upon the true story of "Sonny" Wisecarver. In 1944, Sonny made headlines nationwide due to his affairs with 2 older adult women... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Patrick Dempsey	...	Ellsworth 'Sonny' Wisecarver
	Talia Balsam	...	Judy Cusimano
	Beverly D'Angelo	...	Francine Glatt
	Michael Constantine	...	Mr. Wisecarver
	Betty Jinnette	...	Mrs. Wisecarver
	Kathleen Freeman	...	Beulah Marver
	Peter Hobbs	...	The Judge
	Tony Longo	...	Carlo Cusimano
	Douglas Rowe	...	Uncle Clete
	Ernie Lively	...	Chief Kelsey, 'Papa Bear' (as Ernie Brown)
	Kim Myers	...	Wendy the Usherette
	Brian McNamara	...	George
	Dana Short	...	Alberta
	Joshua Cadman	...	Tony (as Josh Cadman)
	Nan Woods	...	Madeline

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Based upon the true story of "Sonny" Wisecarver. In 1944, Sonny made headlines nationwide due to his affairs with 2 older adult women. (ie. He was so irresistible, that he was a danger to women everywhere) Eventually being taken to court by the local authorities. He was only 15. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>

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Plot Keywords:

Adultery | Teenage Marriage | 1940s | Based On True Story

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He Was More of a Man At 15, Than Most Men Are At 35! See more »

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Comedy | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1987 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Woo Woo Kid See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Gross:

$999,382 (USA)

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Kings Road Entertainment, Lorimar Motion Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

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In-joke: Newsreel narrator is identified on screen as "Alan Brady" - in reality voice of Carl Reiner (who receives a "special thanks" in credits) using name of character he played on The Dick Van Dyke Show. See more »

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Sonny: What kind of champagne do you have?
Waitress: Schlitz.
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