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John Hughes (written by)
Release Date:
27 February 1987 (USA)
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Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
Plot:
A young tomboy, Watts, finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith, run deeper than just friendship...
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Best Friends
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School Life
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1 win
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(6 articles)
Lea Thompson Talks 'Splinterheads,' 'Back to the Future 4' and Choosing Family First
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Stop calling me Clifford
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Eric Stoltz | ... | Keith Nelson |
 | Mary Stuart Masterson | ... | Watts |
 | Lea Thompson | ... | Amanda Jones |
 | Craig Sheffer | ... | Hardy Jenns |
 | John Ashton | ... | Cliff Nelson |
 | Elias Koteas | ... | Skinhead |
 | Molly Hagan | ... | Shayne |
 | Maddie Corman | ... | Laura Nelson |
| Jane Elliot | ... | Carol Nelson |
 | Candace Cameron Bure | ... | Cindy Nelson (as Candace Cameron) |
| Chynna Phillips | ... | Mia |
| Scott Coffey | ... | Ray |
| Carmine Caridi | ... | Museum Guard |
 | Lee Garlington | ... | Gym Instructor |
 | Laura Leigh Hughes | ... | Holly |
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95 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
Australia:M |
Canada:PG |
Finland:K-8 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:7 |
UK:12 |
USA:PG-13 |
West Germany:12
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Lea Thompson originally turned down the lead when she was approached by Howard Deutch. She then accepted the role after Howard the Duck (1986) flopped, and Howard Deutch again asked her to play the role of Amanda Jones.
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Continuity: The position of the orange bag and the blue bag which Amanda Jones puts in her gym locker when confronted by Hardy Jenns.
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Cry Like This
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Some Kind Of Wonderful tanked at the box office when it came out, but the truth is this sleeper hit was actually good. And I will even go far saying that this reverse Pretty In Pink is better than Pretty In Pink itself. Why? Good, honest performaces. Hughes decides to leave his Brat Packers behind and went with great choices in Eric Stoltz (who could've gave John Cusack a run for his money in the Teen Angst movie department), Lea Thompson and Mary Stewart Masterson, who steals the show as Watts. Sure the story is run of the mill, but it is the acting that pulls it through. Another good thing is that Thompson's character of Amanda Jones doesn't come off as being a snooty brat (for use of a better word). She is from the same part of town like Keith and tries to fit in with the 'cool' clique. Another good supporting performance is Duncan, the headbanger who is a regular in detention. I love how they forge a friendship through their art. And who can forget how Duncan and the lifers help Keith make his date with Amanda a success? One other thing I like is the soundtrack. It doesn't sound commerical like in other Hughes films. The music really suits every scenes it shows up in (especially the end credits that feature Lick The Tins take on 'Can't Help Falling In Love'). Molly Ringwald reportedly turned down a role in this film, but it's good that she did because I couldn't picture her in this classic. Great film.